Ingredients:
3/4 c shortening
1 c brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1/4 c molasses
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
2 tsp soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp salt
Granulated sugar
Directions:
Mix thoroughly shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses. Blend in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover; chill 1 hour.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar. Place balls sugared side up 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 10 – 12 minutes or just until set. Immediately remove from baking sheet.
Makes 4 dozen cookies
