Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. baking molasses
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Melt shortening and cool.
Add sugar, molasses and egg.
Beat well.
Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and spices.
Add to first mixture.
Chill good.
Form into balls; roll in granulated sugar.
Put onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375\u00b0.