My grandmother makes the best gingersnap cookies!  Today I am sharing her recipe with you!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup shortening (I use vegetable oil)
• 1 cup sugar, plus a little extra for rolling the dough balls in
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger

Directions:

1. Cream shortening (or oil) and sugar with your mixer.
2. Add in molasses and egg and beat well.
3. Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and then slowly add into the wet ingredients.
4. Roll dough into small balls and dip into sugar.
5. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 375 for 12 minutes.