Ingredients
2 1/4 cup flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground cardamon
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup light molasses
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 C granulated sugar
Preparation
Toast spices and grind if using fresh. Mix flour, baking soda, spices & salt in a bowl.
In larger bowl using a mixer, beat shortening & brown sugar together. When creamy beat in egg, molasses and fresh ginger.
Stir in flour mix, mixing in 1/4 at a time. Mix well.
Cover & chill dough until firm, 1 hour or longer.
Heat oven to 375. Roll dough into balls using about 1 tsp for each. Dip tops into granulated sugar. Place sugar side up 1 1/2 in apart on lightly greased cookie sheet (or use parchment paper lined sheet),
Bake 8-10 min until just dry on top but still soft in the middle.
Makes 8 1/2 doz. - enjoy with Austin’s Glögg/Spiced Mulled wine
