Ginger Krinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugar.
Mix in egg, then molasses.
Add flour mixture with spices, soda and salt.
Form ball of dough the size of a walnut, roll in sugar.
Place on cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cookies will look too soft but they cool to be just right.
Cool on pan for 1 to 2 minutes, then move to a rack.