Double Ginger Crackle Cookies

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon clove
• granulated sugar, to roll dough balls in

1. Cream together shortening and sugar; add egg and molasses and mix well.
2. Stir together the flour, soda, salt, spices and candied ginger. Blend into the creamed mixture.
3. Shape into balls about 1-inch in diameter. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Place about 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
4. Bake at 350u0b0F for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Careful not to overbake. Cookies should be slightly soft when removed from the oven.
5. Allow to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing to racks to complete cooling.

shortening, sugar, egg, molasses, flour, baking soda, salt, candied ginger, ground ginger, cinnamon, clove, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/double-ginger-crackle-cookies-126363 (may not work)