Ingredients
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3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
Preparation
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Melt shortening in a 3 or 4-quart saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and cool.
Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well. Sift together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
Add to mixture.
Mix well and chill.
Form in 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Place on greased cookie sheets, 2-inches apart. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Do not overbake.
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