Good Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 c flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ginger
• 12 tsp cloves
• 12 tsp salt
• 34 c shortening
• 1 c sugar
• 2 Tbsp molasses
• 1 egg

Directions

1. Combine flour soda spices and salt Beat shortening for 30 seconds Add sugar beat until fluffy Add molasses and egg Beat until combined Add dry ingredients and beat on low speed until well combined Shape into balls dip into a small bowl of water then a bowl of sugar Put sugar-coated balls 3-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets Bake at 350 in oven for 15 minutes Cool on wire racks Enjoy