Gingersnap Cookies - Homemade

3/4  cup		shortening
1  cup		sugar
1		Large Egg
1/4  cup		molasses
2  cups		flour
1/4  teaspoon		Salt
2  teaspoons		baking soda
1  teaspoon		ground cloves
1  teaspoon		ground cinnamon
1  teaspoon		ground ginger

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(1) In medium bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg and molasses. Mix thoroughly.

(2) Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture.

(3) Roll dough into balls, then roll each in sugar.

(4) Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Cookies will be soft and puffy but will deflate as they cool. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight container to keep them chewy.