Thanks to Susan Steward of Palmyra, Neb., for submitting this recipe!
Ingredients
¾ C shortening
1 C brown sugar
¼ C molasses or honey
1 egg
2 ¼ C flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cloves
Directions
- Cream together shortening, brown sugar, molasses or honey and egg until light and fluffy.
- Sift together dry ingredients, then stir into molasses mixture until blended.
- Form into small balls.
- Roll in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet immediately.
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Midwest Messenger, Attn: Katy Moore, P.O. Box 239, Tekamah, NE 68061
