One of my personal favorites.
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cloves
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
Mix the molasses, sugar, egg, and shortening. Then add the dry ingredients. Chill. Dip into cold water and then roll in sugar. Bake 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cloves
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
Mix the molasses, sugar, egg, and shortening. Then add the dry ingredients. Chill. Dip into cold water and then roll in sugar. Bake 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.