Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients.
Cream shortening, beat sugar and add egg (beating well).
Add flour mixture. Chill for 1 hour.
Roll dough in balls and dip in granulated sugar to coat.
Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet and bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.