Soft Ginger Cookies
2 1/4 cup flour
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup white shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 Tbsp sugar
Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds to soften. Gradually add the 1 cup sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and molasses, beating well. Stir dry ingredients into beaten mixture. Shape 1 Tbsp dough into balls. Roll in the 2 Tbsp sugar and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes until light brown and puffy. Let cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool and enjoy!
