Chewy Ginger Cookies

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Title: Chewy Ginger Cookies
Categories: Cookies, Holiday
Yield: 48 Servings

3/4 c Shortening
1 1/4 c Sugar; divided
1 Egg
1/4 c Molasses
1 ts Vanilla extract
2 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1 ts Ground ginger
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground cloves

Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996 In a mixing
bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Add the egg,
molasses and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry
ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll
into 1" balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 1-1/2"
apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees
for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire
racks. Store in an airtight container.

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