Ginger Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. packed brown sugar
3/4 c. shortening or oil
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Stir together first 5 ingredients. Combine the remaining ingredients and beat well.
Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating well.
Form 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar, if desired.
Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake about 10 minutes.
Makes 48.