Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large eggs
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup candied ginger, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
2 tablespoons sugar, for rolling dough
Directions:
In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar; add molasses and egg.
Combine the rest in a bowl (except granulated sugar) and mix together.
Add to creamed mixture.
Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350F for 8- 10 minutes or until golden.
Do not over bake! They should be slightly soft when removed from the oven.
Let cool in pan for a few minutes before removing to a rack to cool.
Use a 1 Tbsp cookie scoop to shape them.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 23 min.