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| shortening - baking: 3/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| eggs: 1 |
| molasses: 1/4 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| baking soda: 2 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| candied ginger (chopped): 1/2 cup |
| ground ginger: 1 Tbl |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
| ground cloves: 1 tsp |
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1
Cream together shortening and sugar; add egg and molasses and mix well.
2
Stir together the flour, soda, salt, spices and candied ginger. Blend into the creamed mixture.
3
Shape into balls about 1-inch in diameter. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Place about 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
4
Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Careful not to overbake. Cookies should be slightly soft when removed from the oven.
5
Allow to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing to racks to complete cooling.