Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, molasses and egg; add remaining ingredients.
Roll into small balls; roll in additional sugar. Place balls on cookie sheet, allowing room to flatten as they bake.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until light brown.
Yield:
4 dozen cookies.