Ingredients
2
cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon baking powder
1
teaspoon baking soda
1
teaspoon ground ginger
1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2
teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon ground cloves
1/4
teaspoon ground allspice
3/4
cup shortening
1
cup granulated sugar
1
egg
1/4
cup molasses
1
cup coarse white sparkling sugar
Preparation
In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves and allspice; set aside.
In large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating well. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed until blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sparkling sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart.
Bake 9 to 11 minutes (tops will crack) or just until set. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
