Margaret'S Molasses Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Melt shortening in a saucepan over low heat; let cool.
In large bowl combine shortening, sugar, molasses and egg; beat well. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cloves, ginger and cinnamon; add to first mixture.
Chill.
Roll in one-inch balls; roll in sugar and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.