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Ginger Crackles
submitted by Janne Anderson in
The Very Best Christmas Cookie Contest

3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 t. cinnamon
2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
2 t. ground ginger
1 t. ground cloves
2-4 T. sugar for rolling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients and then add to wet mixture. Shape into 1" balls and roll in sugar. Place 2" apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not overcook.

Yields 3 1/2 dozen

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Abbreviations:

T. = Tablespoon t. = Teaspoon C. = Cup

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