Ingredients
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3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
white sugar, for dipping
Preparation
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Mix together shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses.
In separate bowl, stir together remaining dry ingredients except white sugar. Then mix dry ingredients into shortening mixture.
Chill dough 2 hours or overnight.
Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts and dip tops in sugar. Place on lightly greased baking sheet about 3 inches apart, sugared side up.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven about 10 to 12 minutes until just set but not hard.
Cool on wire rack.
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