Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening (butter is best)
1 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. each cinnamon, cloves and ginger

Preparation

Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheets.
Flatten each cookie with a small glass dipped into sugar; place 2 inches apart. Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 12 minutes.
Let cool a few minutes before removing.
Makes 4 dozen.