Molasses Sugar Cookies (Gingersnaps) Recipe

• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoon baking pwdr
• 2 c. sifted flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Heat shortening in a 3 or possibly 4-qt saucepan over low heat.
2. Let cold.
3. Add in sugar, molasses and egg; beat well.
4. Sift together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
5. Add in to first mix and mix well.
6. Chill.
7. Form into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar.
8. Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
9. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 min.

shortening, sugar, molasses, egg, baking pwdr, flour, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/molasses-sugar-cookies-gingersnaps-5716 (may not work)