Ingredients & Directions
3/4 c Shortening
1 1/4 c Sugar; divided
1 Egg
1/4 c Molasses
1 ts Vanilla extract
2 Cusp all-purpose flour
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1 ts Ground ginger
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground cloves
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Add the egg, molasses
and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and
mix well. Roll into 1″ balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 1-1/2″ apart
on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until
lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Yields
48 Servings