Directions:
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass.
- Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and tops are set and starting to crack. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 115.76 Kcal (485 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 27.02 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3g | 5% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 6.82mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 68.35mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 28.53mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 19.87g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 3.77g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Protein | 1.57g | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5.2mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 298.65 Kcal (1250 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 69.72 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.75g | 5% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 17.59mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 176.32mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 73.61mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 51.25g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 9.72g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Protein | 4.06g | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13.4mg | 1% | |
* 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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