Molasses Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. dried ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Melt shortening in 3 to 4-quart saucepan.
Remove from heat; cool.
Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well.
Sift the flour, baking soda and spices; add to first mixture.
Mix well.
Chill dough.
Form 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.