Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
1/3 c. milk
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves (ground)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugar.
Stir in egg; mix until smooth.
Stir in molasses and milk.
Stir in dry ingredients. Chill dough.
Roll into balls 1-inch in diameter.
Roll balls in sugar.
Place two inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes.