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Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. molasses
  • 1 c. shortening (butter flavor Crisco)
  • 1 c. sugar (plus some for rolling)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves, grnd

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large bowl cream sugar, shortening; add in molasses, egg, mix till well blended.
  • In small bowl sift together dry ingredients.
  • Add in gradually to shortening mix till well blended.
  • Refrigeratemix at least 1 hour.
  • When well chilled, with hands make 1 inch balls of dough and roll in sugar.
  • Bake immediately on ungreased cookie sheet 10-12 min or possibly till centers look dry but not hard.
  • Cookies should be flexible, not crisp.