Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. Crisco shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. dark molasses
1 egg
2 tsp. soda
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cloves (ground)
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Combine and cook together the shortening, sugar, molasses and egg, just until blended.
Remove from heat.
Add the remaining ingredients; cool.
Shape into balls; roll in sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 until cracks form on the top.
Do not overbake (approximately 7 to 10 minutes).