Gingersnaps

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening or cooking oil
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup of flour, the brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

2. 2

   Beat with with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until thoroughly combined. ( Add up to 1/2 Cup of flour if the consistancy is a little liquidy).

3. 3

   Shape dough into 1 inch balls.

4. 4

   Roll in sugar.

5. 5

   Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8- 10 minutes or until set and tops are crackled.

7. 7

   Cool cookies on a wire rack until warm not hot.

8. 8

   Enjoy.

9. 9

   (You may save in a plastic bag for up to a week or week and a half).