Ingredients
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3/4 c. soft shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. chopped pecans
Preparation
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Mix together thoroughly the shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.
Sift together and stir in flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and pecans.
Mix thoroughly.
Form into balls the size of small walnuts.
Place about 2-inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes in moderate oven (350\u00b0). Roll in confectioners sugar while still warm.
Makes 4 to 5 dozen.
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