Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add the molasses and well beaten egg.
Add dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
Roll into small balls (size of a walnut); dip or roll in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom.