Cream shortening and add br. Sugar and cream well. Beat in molasses.
Sift flour, baking soda, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with water. Blend well and chill for several hours.
Roll cookie dough into balls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten the ball with a small glass that has been dipped into a bowl with white sugar. Bake at 350 degrees.
Ingredients
Directions
Cream shortening and add br. Sugar and cream well. Beat in molasses.
Sift flour, baking soda, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with water. Blend well and chill for several hours.
Roll cookie dough into balls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten the ball with a small glass that has been dipped into a bowl with white sugar. Bake at 350 degrees.