PAULA DEEN'S GINGER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
• Using an electric mixer at low speed, cream the shortening and sugar until thoroughly combined.
• Add the egg and molasses and beat until completely incorporated.
• Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt and add to the mixture.
• Stir until combined.
• Roll the dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter.
• Roll the balls in sugar.
• Place 1/2-inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
• Flatten the balls slightly with your fingertips.
• Bake for 8-12 minutes.
• Cool on wire racks.