Grampa increased amount of spices in original recipe to give the cookies more zing. Also increased cooking time. His recipe with changes are what you see here:
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg slightly beaten
1/4 cup light molasses
Preheat oven to 350. Sift flour with salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and baking soda. Cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy, gradually adding 1 cup sugar. Blend in egg, molasses, then flour mixture. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar (not powdered sugar) Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake 15 min. Let stand a few minutes before removing from cooking sheets to flatten and harden. Makes approx. 4 doz. cookies.
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