Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg, beaten until fluffy
2 1/4 c. plain flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Mix together first 4 ingredients.
Sift remaining ingredients together.
Add to first mixture and form into small balls.
Roll in granulated sugar; place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.