Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add molasses and egg; beat well. Add sifted ingredients; mix well.
Roll in small balls; dip into sugar and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake in moderate oven (375\u00b0) for 10 minutes.
Watch closely.