Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl combine about half of the flour and all of the brown sugar, shortening or oil, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
2. 2
   Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until thoroughly combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
3. 3
   Beat or stir in the remaining flour.
4. 4
   Shape the dough into 1 inch balls.
5. 5
   Roll the balls in sugar to coat.
6. 6
   Place cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Bake in a 375 oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set and tops are crackled.
8. 8
   Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute.
9. 9
   Remove cookies and cool on a wire rack.