Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add molasses, followed by egg and dry ingredients.
Mix well.
Roll into balls the size of a walnut. Roll into
sugar and press down with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.