3/4cupshortening (I prefer the Butter flavored Crisco)
1large egg
1/4cupmolasses
2cupsflour
2tspbaking soda
1tspcinnamon
1tspginger
1/4tspcloves
1/2tspsalt
1cupwhite chocolate chips
Instructions
In a stand mixer, cream sugar & shortening. Add eggs & beat until thick. Scrape bowl. Add molasses & stir until combined.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves & salt. Add to creamed mixture & mix until just blended. Fold in white chocolate chips. (If the dough is very soft you may want to chill it in the freezer for 30 minutes. I did not have to do this, but it's the middle of winter & I don't keep my house super hot.)
Shape into 1-1/2" balls & roll in granulated sugar. Place on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350*F for 7-10 minutes or until just set, but before they start to brown (mine took 9 minutes.)
Notes
BAKING TIP - If you want to substitute butter for shortening: Melt & cool the butter before using it in recipe. Increase the flour to 2¼ cups. Absolutely chill the dough before baking.