Ingredients
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3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. dark molasses
1 egg
2 tsp. soda
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
pinch of cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
Preparation
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Mix shortening, sugar and molasses.
Add egg and mix well. Add dry ingredients that have been sifted together. Form in balls. Dip in white sugar and place, sugar side up, on cookie sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
If you did it right, there will be large cracks on the cookies when they are done.
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