Soft Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, beat shortening to soften. Gradually add 1 cup sugar; beat until fluffy.
Add egg and molasses.
Beat well.
Stir dry ingredients into beaten mixture.