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 Ginger Cookies

 

A little spice is nice in these cookies...
 

¾ cup 

 

shortening

 

1 cup 

 

granulated sugar

 

1 large 

 

egg

 

4 Tbs 

 

molasses

 

2 tsp 

 

baking soda

 

1 tsp 

 

ground ginger

 

1 tsp 

 

ground cinnamon

 

2 cups 

 

flour

 

 

 

additional granulated sugar

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2

Cream shortening and sugar together in large bowl. Beat in egg and molasses. Add baking soda, spices and flour. Mix well.

3

Roll into walnut-sized balls and roll in granulated sugar.

4

Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down with a fork. Bake for 8 minutes.

 

Yield: 3 dozen

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