Oatmeal Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
sugar

Preparation

Stir together first 6 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Blend in shortening, molasses and egg.
Beat well with electric mixer for 2 minutes.
Form into 1-inch balls.
Roll in sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand 1 minute.
Cool on rack.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen.