Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream first 4 ingredients.
Beat well.
Add all dry ingredients.
Mix well.
Chill a couple hours.
Roll into 1-inch balls.
Roll in sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.