Gingersnaps Soft Chewy

I found this recipe in a old church fundraising book. it's been a while since i've made them. submitting for zwt3.

Cream shortening and sugar.

Add molasses and egg.

Stir in sifted , flour , salt and baking soda.

Then cinnamon , cloves , and ginger.

Dough will be soft and sticky.

Roll , into walnut-sized balls and roll in granulated sugar.

Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350f for 7 to 8 minutes.

Cookie will flatten out while baking.

shortening, sugar, molasses, egg, flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, clove, ground ginger