Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/4 c. flour
granulated sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses.
Blend in soda, cinnamon, ground cloves and salt, then add flour.
Chill 1 hour.
Shape dough by rounded teaspoon into balls; roll in sugar.
Place balls 3 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove immediately.