Recipe from 1987 Edition of Canadian Living Cookbook

Ginger Cookies

3/4 c. shortening

1 c. sigar

1 egg

1/4 c. molasses

2 c. flour

2 tsp. b. soda

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. ginger

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. cloves

Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. In seperate bowl combine all dry ingredients. Blend into creamed mixture. Shape into 1"balls. Roll in sugar. Bake at 350 for 8-10 min. They flatten slightly as they bake and crack on the top.

Today I was home alone and spent the morning gardening. The plants are so wet that some of them are lying on the ground. It has rained off and on this afternoon; at this rate we'll have to rent a cow to graze on the foot long grass. This afternoon I decided to do some baking. I was talking to Mary this morning and she talked of her baking adventures, so it put me in the mood to bake. I just finished these cookies and thought I'd share the recipe. I baked a pie shell as well and will be making one of Brenna's favorite pies.....butterscotch.