Janah'S Surprise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream together first 4 ingredients until fluffy.
Sift together dry ingredients.
Stir into molasses mixture, form in small balls.
Roll in granulated sugar; place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake in moderate oven (325\u00b0) about 15 minutes.
Cool slightly and remove from pan.
Makes about 5 dozen.