Candied Ginger Cookies

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