Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Melt shortening in a 4-quart saucepan, cool.
Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well.
Mix dry ingredients together and add to mixture.
Mix well.
Chill 1 hour.
Make 1-inch balls and dip in sugar.
Place 2 inches apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.