Ginger Cookies

By Janetmw

These cookies can be enjoyed soft or hard like a snap, simply by baking a few more minutes.
For soft cookies Bake 350 degrees 9 minutes..

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour (sifted)
• 2 tsp. Baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. clove
• 1/2 tsp. allspice.

Preparation

Step 1

Mix in order given.
Roll into balls and place 2" apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Cool and sift powdered sugar on top.