Ingredients
1/3 cup shortening1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons molasses1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon saltAdditional sugar
Preparation
Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk together the next 6 ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture, and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake until edges are lightly browned and tops are set and starting to crack, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
