Classic Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• 2.3 cups pillsbury best® all purpose flour 
• 2 teaspoons baking soda 
• 1 cup firmly brown sugar packed
• 1 large eggs lightly beaten
• 48 servings granulated sugar for dipping
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger 
• 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses light
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.8 cup baking sticks all-vegetable shortening crisco®

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Combine shortening and brown sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
2. Add egg and molasses; beat until light and fluffy.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in medium bowl. Beat into shortening mixture at low speed until well blended. Chill 3 hours or overnight.
4. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; dip one side in granulated sugar.
5. Place, sugared side up, on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on rack.