This was my Mom's recipe and she always got lots of requests for the recipe as have I.    Jan Alford

GINGER SNAPS

3/4 C shortening

  1  C white sugar

1/4 C molasses

  1   egg

Cream all of the above in beater bowl.

 Add 

  2  C white flour

  1  Tsp baking soda

1/8 Tsp salt

  1  Tsp cinnamon

1/4 Tsp ground cloves or allspice

  1  Tsp ginger 

Mix well and then roll into 1" balls, press with fork on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 325 deg.  for 10 min.