Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Blend shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and egg; beat well. Mix flour and spices.
Roll in 1-inch balls and dip top side in sugar.
Do not pat down.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Do not overbake.