Ingredients
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3/4 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar, divided
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Preparation
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In mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar (mix by hand). Add egg, molasses and vanilla. Mix well. Combine dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Roll into 1-inch balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until brown. Let sit 1 minute on baking sheet after taking out of oven. Cool on wire racks.
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