Servings: 18
Submitted by Steve
DESCRIPTION
Makes soft cookies.
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- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 1/8 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
DIRECTIONS
Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Stir in egg and molasses. Mix well. Add dry ingredients and stir. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours, until firm.
Roll dough into small balls and roll into white sugar. Place on lightly greased cooking sheets and press down on balls with a glass to flatten slightly.
Bake 9-10 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Leave on cookie sheet for two minutes until set.