Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix all ingredients and form into balls the size of a hickory nut. Dip in sugar. Place on a nonstick cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for about 12 to 15 minutes. Watch closely because they can burn easily.