Chewy Ginger Cookies

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1-1/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves

1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar.
2. Add the egg, molasses and vanilla; mix well.
3. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Roll into 1-inch balls; roll in remaining sugar.
5. Place 1-1/2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake at 375F for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Cool on wire racks.
8. Store in an airtight container.

shortening, sugar, egg, molasses, vanilla extract, flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, ground cloves

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3014 (may not work)