Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 Tbsp. molasses
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 3 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
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• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1/2 tsp. cloves

Directions

Grease a cookie sheet. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Add the molasses, salt, and egg and blend well. In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Blend into the creamed mixture. Shape the dough into small balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen.

By Robin from Washington, IA