Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. light molasses
1 egg
2 c. sifted 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 dry ingredients.
Mix well.
Roll in small balls. Dip tops in sugar.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.