Ingredients
- 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- Ice water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Combine shortening, butter and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Add flour and baking soda, salt and spices; beat until well combined. Chill at least 1 hour.
Roll dough into walnut-size balls; dip in ice water and then granulated sugar. Place on baking sheet at least 2 inches apart (cookies will spread). Bake 10 to 15 minutes.