Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
- Using an electric mixer at low speed, cream the shortening and sugar until thoroughly combined.
- Add the egg and molasses and beat until completely incorporated.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt and add to the mixture.
- Stir until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter.
- Roll the balls in sugar.
- Place 1/2-inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Flatten the balls slightly with your fingertips.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 664.68 Kcal (2783 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 378.59 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 42.07g | 65% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 68.03mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1121.91mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 416.31mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 66.22g | 22% | |
| Sugars | 31.2g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.54g | 6% | |
| Protein | 6.39g | 13% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 491.08 Kcal (2056 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 279.71 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 31.08g | 65% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 50.26mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 828.89mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 307.58mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 48.93g | 22% | |
| Sugars | 23.05g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.14g | 6% | |
| Protein | 4.72g | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 61.3mg | 8% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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