Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening
1 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 to 1 c. chocolate bits

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shortening, brown sugar, egg, molasses, flour, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon and ginger; mix well.
I also add nuts and chocolate.
Roll dough into balls using 1 teaspoon of dough.
Place balls on greased baking sheet. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in white sugar.
Bake in preheated 375\u00b0 oven for 8 minutes or until done.