Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger

Instruction

  • Mix shortening, brown sugar, eggs, and molasses.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together
  • Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour.
  • Roll into balls the size of large walnuts.
  • Dip top of dough ball in sugar.
  • Place 3" apart on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.