Ginger Cookies

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. ginger

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream the shortening and add sugar gradually and continue creaming until sugar and shortening are well blended.
  2. 2
    Add molasses and egg and beat well.
  3. 3
    Sift the dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture; beat until smooth.
  4. 4
    Roll in small balls or drop mixture from a teaspoon about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake in a 350° oven for 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

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