Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large eggs
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
granulated sugar, to roll dough balls in
Directions:
Cream together shortening and sugar; add egg and molasses and mix well.
Stir together the flour, soda, salt, spices and candied ginger. Blend into the creamed mixture.
Shape into balls about 1-inch in diameter. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Place about 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Careful not to overbake. Cookies should be slightly soft when removed from the oven.
Allow to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing to racks to complete cooling.
Servings: 40
Time preparation: 0 min.
Time total: 10 min.