Molasses Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Melt shortening; cool.
Add sugar, molasses and eggs.
Beat well.
Add dry ingredients; mix well and chill.
Form into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.