Aunt Nell's Ginger Cookies

This recipe was from my great aunt Nell. It has been a family favorite for about 50 years.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 5 dozen

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  Crisco (shortening)
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 4  tablespoons molasses
• 2 1⁄4 cups  sifted flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Thoroughly beat together Crisco, sugar, egg and molasses.
2. Mix together remaining ingredients and then blend into the first mixture.
3. Chill dough for 3 hours or overnight.
4. Shape dough into small balls.
5. Roll each ball in sugar. Using a glass covered with a wet towel, flatten each ball then sprinkle a little sugar on top.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 11 minutes.