| 2 t baking soda | dissolve | mix | roll into balls | roll | bake at 350°F about 10 minutes |
| just a little hot water | |||||
| ¾ c shortening | |||||
| 1 c brown sugar | |||||
| 1 egg | |||||
| 4 T molasses | |||||
| 2¼ c flour | |||||
| ¼ t salt | |||||
| ½ t cloves | |||||
| 1 t cinnamon | |||||
| 1 t ginger (generous) | |||||
| sugar | |||||
Dissolve baking soda in water. Mix all other ingredients except rolling sugar together.