Ruth'S Pepperkocker - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add egg and molasses.
Blend well.
Add sifted dry ingredients.
Mix well and chill.
Roll small amount at a time to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into circles or roll into small balls and flatten to 1/4-inch with the bottom of a glass.
Bake at 360\u00b0 for 10 minutes. Dough can be frozen and baked later.