Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
3 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients in order.
Add next 6 ingredients. Form into a ball (marble size) and roll in granulated sugar.
Bake in a greased pan at 350\u00b0 for 13 to 15 minutes.
Makes approximately 6 dozen.