Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream the first 4 ingredients.
Add the remaining ingredients; mix well.
Make a ball the size of a quarter and roll in sugar. Repeat until cookie sheet is filled.
Press each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes. Don't overbake.
Makes 4 dozen.