Yield: 48 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
¾ cup | Shortening |
1¼ cup | Sugar; divided |
1 \N | Egg |
¼ cup | Molasses |
1 teaspoon | Vanilla extract |
2 \N | Cusp all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon | Ground ginger |
1 teaspoon | Baking soda |
½ teaspoon | Salt |
½ teaspoon | Ground cloves |
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Add the egg, molasses and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1" balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 1-½" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996 Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 287 by "Marie Smith" <craftee@...> on Nov 22, 1997