Spicy Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add sugar.
Beat well.
Add egg and molasses, mix well.
Add flour mixture, cream well.
Chill 1 hour. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll dough in sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 9 to 11 minutes.