Molasses Ginger Cookies

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 1 egg (large)
• 1/4 c. unsulfured molasses
• 1 1/4 c. sugar, divided
• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 1/4 c. vegetable shortening
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 2 tsp. grated orange peel

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves together in medium bowl.
3. Beat 1 cup sugar and the butter and shortening until light and fluffy.
4. Add egg, molasses and orange peel; beat until smooth.
5. Add dry ingredients and beat until combined.
6. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
8. Roll balls in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
9. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden.
10. Makes about 4 dozen.

flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, egg, unsulfured molasses, sugar, butter, vegetable shortening, cinnamon, cloves

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=945316 (may not work)