Molasses Spice Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. oleo or butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar until light.
Beat in egg and molasses.
Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
Chill several hours.
Shape into balls size of walnuts or larger; roll in granulated sugar.
Put on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen.