Chewy Ginger Cookies

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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