Crispy Molasses Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Melt shortening, in 3 or 4-quart saucepan, over low heat. Remove from heat; let cool.
Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well.
Sift together the flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to first mixture.
Mix well; chill.