G'Mas Molasses Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening (I use butter)
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and egg; beat well. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt.
Add to first mixture.
Mix well and chill.
Form into one-inch balls and roll in sugar.
Place on greased cookie sheet 2-inches apart. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.