Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add egg and molasses; mix well. Add dry ingredients.
Shape into small balls.
Roll in sugar and place on cookie sheet 2 1/2 to 3 inches apart.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Done when well browned and surface has cracked.