WINTER'S BEST GINGERSNAPS BY AMANDA JOHNSON

3/4 c shortening                                          1 c sugar

1/4 c molasses                                              1 egg

2 c flour                                                            2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon                                              1 tsp cloves

1 tsp ginger                                                      1/4 tsp salt

sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar.  Add molasses and egg; beat well.  Stir in dry ignredients; mix well.  Shape into balls; dip in sugar.  Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake 10-12 minutes.