Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. molasses
2 eggs
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. clove

Preparation

Cream together shortening, brown sugar, molasses and eggs until fluffy.
Sift together all remaining ingredients and add to shortening mixture.
Once blended, form into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes.