Megan'S Purple Ribbon Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Lightly grease cookie sheets.
In large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; blend well.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Chill dough for easier handling.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Roll balls in sugar and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set.
Makes 48 cookies.