Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add molasses and egg.
Beat well. Add dry ingredients.
Form into balls (approximately 1/2 teaspoon and roll in hands) and dip in sugar.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.