2 1/4 cups of all purpose flour 1 cup of packed brown sugar 3/4 cup of shortening 1/4 cup of molasses 1 egg 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of ground ginger 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
In a large mixing bowl combine about half of the flour, brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed till combined. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed till combined. Beat or stir in remaining flour. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in the granulated sugar to coat. Place the balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375ºF. oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are set set and tops are crackled. Cool cookies on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 48 cookies.
