Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   In large bowl, mix shortening and sugar until light.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs and molasses.
4. 4
   Beat in 1 cup of flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
5. 5
   Mix well; add the rest of the flour.
6. 6
   Mix well.
7. 7
   Shape dough into little 1 1/2-inch balls.
8. 8
   Place on a greased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Take a glass and grease bottom, then dip into sugar.
10. 10
    Press down onto the dough balls to flatten.
11. 11
    Bake 15 minutes until lightly brown.