Gingersnaps Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine shortening, sugar and egg in a bowl.
Beat until fluffy, add molasses and beat well.
Stir dry ingredients together and add to shortening mixture.
Mix well and chill dough thoroughly.
Shape into one-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Yields 4 dozen.