Ginger Snaps

Temp: 350 deg F  Baking Time: 15 minutes

2 cups flour, sifted
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
sugar to roll dough in

Sift flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

Blend together the vegetable shortening and sugar. Mix well. Add egg, molasses, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.

Blend in the flour mixture in two parts making sure to blend well.

Refrigerate dough for two hours. Roll a teaspoon full of dough into a ball and roll in sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake.