King-Size Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   Start heating oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Sift flour with salt, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and baking soda.
3. 3
   Cream shortening until light and fluffy, gradually add 1 cup sugar.
4. 4
   Blend in egg and molasses, then stir in flour mixture until well blended.
5. 5
   Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar.
6. 6
   Place 3-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Flatten with a bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
8. 8
   Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Let stand a minute before removing from cookie sheets.
10. 10
    Makes 36 (2 1/2-inch) cookies.