Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 large egg1/4 cup molasses1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground clovesAdditional sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in additional sugar.
Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.
