Ginger Snap Cookies

from Annette Bills' Kitchen

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sale
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Mix all the ingredients together and roll into balls. Roll the cookie dough balls in sugar and bake for 10 minutes (7 minutes is best if you like them soft). Enjoy!

Submitted by Kristi Hodges