Ingredients
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3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1 large egg (not jumbo)
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
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Melt shortening, cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well.
Sift dry ingredients, add to first mixture and mix well.
Chill thoroughly (for at least a few hours, we chill overnight).
Form into 1\" balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet 2-3 inches apart.
Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes. Cookies should be light, pillowy and soft, not dark and crispy.
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