Saint Matthew'S Gingersnaps
["3/4 c. butter", "1 c. sugar", "1/4 c. light molasses", "1 beaten egg", "2 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. cloves", "1 tsp. ginger"]
["Cream shortening and sugar; add molasses and egg and beat well.", "Add sifted dry ingredients; mix well.", "Roll into small balls.", "Dip in sugar.", "Place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheet.", "Bake in moderate (375\u00b0) oven for 15 minutes.", "Makes 48 cookies.", "Do not overbake.", "Take out when still soft.", "Place on board until cool."]
["butter", "sugar", "light molasses", "egg", "flour", "salt", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "cloves", "ginger"]