Gingersnap Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. dark molasses
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses until creamy.
Add remaining ingredients.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll balls into sugar.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes or roll dough out and use cookie cutter. Decorate with vanilla frosting.