Name: Ginger and Molasses Cookies
Ingredients: 3/4 cup soft shortening; 1 cup brown sugar (packed); 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground ginger; granulated sugar

Ginger and Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

3/4 cup soft shortening
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsps baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
granulated sugar

Instructions

Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg, and molasses thoroughly. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. Blend all dry ingredients; stir into molasses mixture. Chill. Heat oven to 375 F. Roll dough in 1 1/4 inch balls. Dip tops in sugar. Place balls, sugared side up, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle Each with 2 or 3 drops of water. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or just until set but not hard. Makes 4 dozen.