Bake these only on a dry day!

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons molasses
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup candied ginger

Instructions

1. Form into very small balls.
2. Bake at 375 degrees F for 7 minutes on a greased or ungreased cookie sheet.