Chewy Ginger Cookies
["1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 egg", "1/3 c. molasses", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 tsp. soda", "2 c. flour"]
["Cream sugar and shortening.", "Add egg and molasses.", "Then sift remaining dry ingredients and add.", "Roll into walnut-size balls. Roll in sugar and place on greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 minutes.", "Makes 1 dozen."]
["sugar", "shortening", "egg", "molasses", "cinnamon", "cloves", "nutmeg", "salt", "soda", "flour"]