Bacon Gingersnap Cookies

Step 1

Mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a bowl.

Step 2

Mix the bacon fat and sugar.

Step 3

Beat in the egg followed by the molasses.

Step 4

Mix the dry ingredients into the wet.

Step 5

Form the dough into small balls, optionally rolling them in sugar and placing them on a baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until lightly golden brown on the edges, about 8-10 minutes.