Ginger Cookies
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Ginger Cookies
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 beaten egg
- ¼ cup light molasses
- 2 cups enriched flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cloves
Instructions
- Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar; add egg and molasses and beat well.
- Add sifted dry ingredients; mix thoroughly.
- Roll 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface.
- Cut with floured cooky cutter.
- Bake on greased cooky sheet in moderate oven (350°) about 10 minutes.