Gingersnaps

Well, it's getting to be that time of year for pulling out the holiday recipes and get baking in the kitchen. I came across this recipe in one of the cookbooks I recently purchased.The scent of the cloves just gets me in the mood for this time of year. This is the best recipe for gingersnaps I've ever had.I hope you like it,too. Enjoy!

3/4C. shortening

2t. baking soda

1C. sugar

4T. molasses

1 egg

2C. flour, sifted

1t. ginger

1t. cloves

1t. cinnamon

Cream shortening. Add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well and add dry ingredients. Beat until

smooth. Mixture will be very stiff. Take a teaspoonful of mixture, roll into a ball, then roll in bowl of sugar. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes 2 to 3 dozen .