Ginger Balls Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time15 MinMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Shortening1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs), melted
 Sugar1
 Molasses1 Cup (16 tbs) (light)
 Egg1 , beaten
 All purpose flour3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1 Teaspoon
 Cloves1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Ginger1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
Stir in molasses and egg.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt.
Add flour mixture gradually to molasses mixture.
Stir until dough is smooth.
Mould into 1-inch balls, roll balls in sugar, and bake in a 375°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until ginger balls are light brown.
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