Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/4 tsp. salt (if desired)
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
4 Tbsp. molasses
2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add egg and molasses and salt. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
Make into small balls.
Roll in sugar and place on baking sheet.
Do not flatten. Bake at 350\u00b0
for 8 to 10 minutes.