Patchwork- Grandma Cookies
3/4 cup shortening (use Imperial Margarine sticks instead)
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses (may add slightly more)
2 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon (may add more)
1 teaspoon ginger (may add more)
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
granulated sugar
Mix thoroughly shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses. Blend in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. cover; chill 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape dough by rounded teaspoons into balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar. Place balls sugared side up 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or just until set. Immediately remove from baking sheet. 4 dozen cookies.
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