Grandma'S Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix together all ingredients in the order listed.
Form dough into balls the size of a nickel.
Place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350\u00b0.
If desired, shake in bag of powdered sugar while still warm.