Submitted by Karen Walker – Kimball, NE

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2/3 C. shortening               

1 egg

2 C. Flour

1 1/4 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp. cloves

1 C. sugar

1/4 C.  molasses

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening, sugar & blend in egg & molasses sift dry ingredients & add to creamed mixture. shape into balls about 1 inch diameter & roll in sugar place on ungreased cooke sheet 2″ apart. Do not flatten balls. Bake at 325 oven for 15 min.

Makes about 40 cookies