Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening or 1 stick margarine
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Method

  • Mix well the first 4 ingredients.
  • Mix together and stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Chill dough in refrigerator.
  • Roll into balls.
  • Dip each one into sugar.
  • Place sugared top up on greased cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle each cookie with 2 or 3 drops of water. Bake until set, but not hard, for 10 to 15 minutes at 375°.