Ingredients
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3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
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Cream together shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and egg; beat well.
Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; add to molasses mixture.
Mix well; chill.
Form into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets two inches apart.
Bake in moderately hot oven, 375\u00b0 for 8-10 minutes.
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