Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
Preparation
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees In a mixer, soften shortening and add in sugar and cinnamon. Add dry ingredients, eggs, and molasses and mix well. In a shallow bowl, mix some cinnamon and sugar. Roll the cookie dough into balls and roll each in the cinnamon/sugar mix. Place 2" apart on a foil-lined cookie sheet and flatten with the bottom of a glass. Bake for approx. 6 minutes.
