Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter flavor shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon clove
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- TOPPING
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
How to Make
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Step 1: Melt shortening. Don't skip this step! Pour into mixing bowl and let cool a bit.
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Step 2: Add sugar and molasses, then egg, mixing well.
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Step 3: Sift dry ingredients (except the topping sugar), add to mixing bowl and mix until incorporated.
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Step 4: Chill one hour. Don't skip this step either!
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Step 5: Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease cookie sheets.
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Step 6: By hand, form dough into one inch balls and roll in remaining sugar, using a cereal bowl.
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Step 7: Bake for 8-10 minutes, being careful not to over-bake.
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Step 8: Note: To get the texture just right, you can't deviate from the recipe - specifically (1) don't substitute the shortening, (2) melt the shortening, and (3) chill the dough.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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