Ginger Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 1/3 c. sugar, divided
3/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. light molasses
1 egg, slightly beaten

Preparation

Sift flour, soda, salt and spices; set aside.
In a large bowl, use electric mixer at medium speed and gradually add 1 cup sugar to the shortening, creaming until light and fluffy.
Blend in molasses and eggs.
At low speed, beat in flour mixture until combined. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in remaining 1/3 cup sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool 1 minute before removing to wire rack to cool.