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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1/4 cup molasses |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1 teaspoon ground cloves |
additional sugar |
Directions:
1. Cream shortening; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well.
2. Sift together flour, soda, and spices. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
3. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar. Place on greased baking sheets; lightly flatten balls. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until browned. (Tops will crack.) Place on wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
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