Ginger Ball Cookies

Photo: nathanborror

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons light molasses
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger
  

Preparation

1) Cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg and molasses.

2) Add spices and mix in flour.

3) Roll into 1-inch balls and then roll in granulated sugar.

4) Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

5) Bake at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes.

6) Then longer you bake, the harder and drier the cookie.

7) Makes 5-6 dozen.

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