White Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

By Caitie

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 package white chocolate chips

Details

Adapted from hangingonbyaneedleandthread.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix shortening brown sugar, egg and molasses until creamy. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves until mixture is well blended. Stir in white chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.