Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps

♥ 3/4 cup shortening (can substitute better flavored Crisco)

♥ 1 cup brown sugar

♥ 1/4 cup molasses

♥ 1 egg

♥ Cream together first 4 ingredients till fluffy

♥ Sift together dry ingredients

♥ 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour

♥ 2 teaspoon soda

♥ 1/2 teaspoon salt

♥ 1 teaspoon ginger

♥ 1 teaspoon cinnamon

♥ 1/2 teaspoon cloves

Combine both and form into small balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.

Bake in 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Cool slightly; remove from pan. About 5 dozen