*Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and molasses.
Add egg and beat.
Sift together flour, spices, soda and salt.
Add to mixture.
Mix well. Shape into size of a small walnut and roll in granulated sugar. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen.