INGREDIENTS | |
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3/4 cup shortening or margarine | |
1 cup sugar | |
1 large egg | |
1/4 cup molasses | |
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2 cups all-purpose flour | |
2 teaspoons baking soda | |
1/2 teaspoon salt | |
1/2 teaspoon ginger | |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon | |
1/4 teaspoon cloves | |
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Sugar for rolling dough in | |
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DIRECTIONS |
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- Lightly grease cookie sheets. In large bowl combine first 4 ingredients; blend well. Stir in remaining ingredients; blend well. Chill dough for easier handling. | |
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll balls in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 1 to 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet. Makes about 48 cookies. | |