Ingredients
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1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
Preparation
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Melt shortening in a 3 or 4-quart saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; allow to cool.
Add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well.
Sift together the flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
Add these to first mixture.
Mix well and chill thoroughly.
Form in 1-inch balls.
Roll in sugar and place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
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