Ginger Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add well-beaten egg and molasses. Mix soda and spices with sifted flour.
Combine with first mixture. Roll into 1-inch balls, then in sugar.
Place far apart on cookie sheet and bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.