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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    These are always so soft & chewy. They are guaranteed to turn out everytime!! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                3/4 cup shortening  |  
                                                1 cup sugar  |  
                                                1/4 cup molasses  |  
                                                1 egg  |  
                                                2 cups plain flour  |  
                                                2 teaspoons baking soda  |  
                                                1 teaspoon cinnamon  |  
                                                1 teaspoon clove  |  
                                                1 teaspoon ginger  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1 cup sugar (for dipping)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Cream shortening and sugar. 2. Add molasses and egg, beat well. 3. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix. 4. Roll into marble size balls and dip in sugar. 5. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. 6. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.                              | 
                         
                         
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