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Ingredients

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

Method

  • Turn oven to 375°.
  • Sift and measure 2 cups of flour.
  • Sift together the flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, ginger and ground cloves.
  • Measure shortening; place in another bowl and beat.
  • Add 1 cup sugar to shortening and beat until fluffy.
  • Add egg and molasses and beat.
  • Add sifted flour mixture and mix together. Make balls of dough and roll in some sugar.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.