Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
4 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
granulated sugar

Preparation

Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses.
Blend in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.
Cover; chill overnight.
Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls.
Dip tops in granulated sugar.
Place balls sugar side up.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 minutes.