Ginger Snaps

2 ¼ c. Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 c. Packed Brown Sugar
1 tsp. Ground Ginger
¾ c. Shortening (butter flavored)
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
¼ c. Grandma’s Molasses
1 tsp. Ground Cloves
1 Egg
¼ c. Sugar

In large mixing bowl place about half the flour. Add the
brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda,
ginger, cinnamon & cloves. Beat with and electric
mixer on medium to high until thoroughly combined,
scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Beat in
remaining flour.

Shape dough into 1” balls. Roll the balls in sugar to
coat. Place balls 2” apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 – 10 minutes or until
edges are set & tops are cracked. Cool on cookie sheet
for 1 minute. Remove cookies & cool on wire racks.

Makes about 48