Ginger Blossom Cookies

• 34 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar, firm packed
• 14 cup light molasses
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 14 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 25 blanched almonds

1. Cream shortening and sugar,add molasses and egg,blend well.
2. Sift dry ingredients,add to creamed mixture,mix well.
3. Roll into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter,place 2 1/2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
4. Flatten slightly,press almond in center of each.
5. Bake at 350 12-15 minutes.

shortening, brown sugar, light molasses, egg, flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, salt, almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ginger-blossom-cookies-46810 (may not work)