Chewy Dunking Snaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.
Then mix flour, soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
Add to shortening mixture.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
Dip tops into sugar or decorating candies.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes on ungreased baking sheet.
Makes 5 dozen.