Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 3/4 cup shortening or margarine, softened 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp cloves Directions:In large bowl combine first 4 ingredients, blend well. Stir in remaining ingredients, blend well. Chill dough for easier handling. Lightly grease (not oil) cookie sheets. Heat oven to 375. Shape dough into 1 inch balls, roll balls in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 - 10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 1 - 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet. |