Molasses Crisps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream the sugar and shortening.
Add the egg; beat well.
Stir in the molasses; mix well.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Shape into balls; roll in sugar.
Put on cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven (or until golden brown).