GINGERSNAPS

I made these for the first time last year...and my family LOVED them!! I decided to make these again instead of the traditional Gingerbread men. These are VERY easy and quick. The recipe doubles perfectly!! Don't forget to roll them in sugar!!

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
In large bowl, cream shortening, brown sugar, egg, and molasses.

Slowly mix in flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt.

Mix until well blended.
Pinch off 1 inch sized pieces of dough and roll into balls.

Roll in sugar and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.