Molasses Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 egg (large)
1/4 c. unsulfured molasses
1 1/4 c. sugar, divided
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. grated orange peel

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Sift flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves together in medium bowl.
Beat 1 cup sugar and the butter and shortening until light and fluffy.
Add egg, molasses and orange peel; beat until smooth.
Add dry ingredients and beat until combined.
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
Roll balls in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden.
Makes about 4 dozen.