Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup sugar, plus more for rolling
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer at low speed, cream the shortening and sugar until thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Add the egg and molasses and beat until completely incorporated.

5. 5

   Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt and add to the mixture.

6. 6

   Stir until combined.

7. 7

   Roll the dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter.

8. 8

   Roll the balls in sugar.

9. 9

   Place 1/2-inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

10. 10

    Flatten the balls slightly with your fingertips.

11. 11

    Bake for 12 minutes.

12. 12

    Cool on wire racks.