Gingersnaps

It's the time of year when all of the neighbors find out who is the best cook. That was always the judgment that we made as children when our doorbell was constantly ringing with friends bringing plates of cookies and holiday treats. Everyone has their own tradition of which types of cookies and desserts they make at Christmastime. And these cookies will certainly be part of our family tradition. They came out of the oven crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and stayed soft for days afterward.

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cup flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves

Cream together shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Roll dough balls in white sugar. Bake 10-12 minutes at 375°.