Grandma'S Ginger Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
4 tsp. molasses
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. soda
1 rounded tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Stir in egg and molasses.
Mix soda and spices with sifted flour and add to the creamed shortening mixture.
With hands, roll into 1-inch balls and then in granulated sugar.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes about 4 dozen.