Secret Ginger Cookies (Cookies)

 

                White pepper and ground mustard are the secret ingredients in this recipe.

Makes about 4 dozen

• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon each ground white pepper, mustard and cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• Additional sugar

1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar ; beat in molasses and egg.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pepper, mustard, cardamom, salt and cloves ; gradually add to creamed mixture.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
4. Roll into 1-inch balls, then roll in sugar ; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 375F (190C) for 10-12 minutes or until surface cracks ; remove to wire racks to cool.

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