Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cup(s) shortening, I use 1 stick margarine and 1/2 stick butter
  • 1 cup(s) sugar
  • 1/4 cup(s) heaping, molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

Instruction

  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add molasses; blend well.
  • Add egg and beat until smooth.
  • Sift together flour, soda, salt, and spices.
  • Mix together with wet ingredients.
  • Form into 1" balls.
  • Roll in sugar.
  • Flatten slightly with the bottom of a juice glass dipped in sugar. Place 2" apart on well greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. (Watch first batch closely as my oven runs a little hot.) Remove immediately and cool on toweling or wire racks.