Gingersnaps -

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (145 g) vegetable shortening or 170 g butter or margarine
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup (60 ml, 80 g) molasses
• 2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking soda
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cloves
• Optional: 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar for coating