Good Old Gingersnaps

I've been baking since I was a teenager and these were the first cookies I ever made. Favorites to this day! Just so you know; it's better to add the ginger to taste. I like to add extra myself.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 4 dozen

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon clove
• 1  teaspoon ginger (more if desired)
• 1  cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup butter or 3⁄4 cup margarine
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
•  extra sugar, for rolling

Directions

1. Sift first six ingredients together.
2. Cream sugar and shortening; add egg and molasses.
3. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Form walnut-sized balls and roll in a little sugar.
5. (can refrigerate if a little sticky, or use a bit of flour).
6. Place on greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.