Ginger Cookies

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 3 tsp. freshly peeled and finely grated ginger root
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • granulated sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together sugar and shortening.
  2. 2
    Add egg and molasses; beat well.
  3. 3
    Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed ingredients.
  4. 4
    Mix well.
  5. 5
    Chill dough, then shape into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  6. 6
    Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    Bake in 350° oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

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