Ingredients
¾ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup light molasses (light)
2 ½ cups flour
2 teaspoons soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
Preparation
Blend together:
¾ cup shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 egg ½ cup light molasses (light)
Add: stirring until mixed:
2 ½ cups flour 2 teaspoons soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger
Roll into small balls (about size of shelled walnuts) Dip in sugar
Bake at 375 F 10-12 minutes until barely set
