Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. white sugar
3/4 c. shortening or butter
1 large egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 c. flour

Preparation

Mix sugar, butter and egg together.
Add molasses and spices. Blend in flour gradually.
Chill dough in refrigerator for 1 hour for easier handling.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
Roll into sugar and place 2 inches apart.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 minutes.
Don't overbake.