Gingersnaps
["3/4 c. shortening or oil", "1 c. sugar", "1/4 c. molasses", "1 egg", "2 tsp. soda", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. cloves", "1 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. salt", "chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Mix all ingredients together.", "Chill in refrigerator; roll into small balls.", "Place on a greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 5 to 6 minutes."]
["shortening", "sugar", "molasses", "egg", "soda", "flour", "cloves", "ginger", "cinnamon", "salt", "nuts"]