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We make these every year for Christmas and are always a sure-to-please treat.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
Directions
Step 1
Cream the shortening and the brown sugar. Stir in the egg and molasses and mix well.
Step 2
Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture and mix well. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 to 3 hours.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Step 4
Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts. Roll balls in sugar and place 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for one minute before transferring to a wire rack to continue cooling.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 48 | |
| Calories 79 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
| Cholesterol4mg | 1% |
| Sodium68mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate12g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars7g | |
| Protein1g | |
| Calcium9mg | 1% |
| Iron0mg | 2% |
| Potassium40mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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