Ingredients
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3/4 cup shortening, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
For rolling
1/2 cup sugar
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt shortening and allow it to cool.
In a large bowl, mix together the shortening, sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to shortening/sugar mixture, mix well.
Chill dough about half an hour or until firm.
Roll into 1\" balls, then roll balls in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake about 8 minutes at 375 degrees. The edges should be slightly brown. Do not overbake!
Cool on racks before storing.
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