Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup of shortening
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of light molasses
- 1 beaten egg
- 2 cups of flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground cloves
- 3/4 tsp. ginger
- Extra sugar
Instructions
- Cream shortening and sugar together until fully.
- Add molasses and egg and beat until incorporated.
- Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. The dough will be sticky.
- Form into 1 inch balls and roll in extra sugar.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 8