Molasses Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg, beaten
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation

Melt shortening and cool. Add 1 cup sugar, molasses, and egg; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and spices; add to sugar mixture. Mix until blended. Shape into 1 inch balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets and bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 minutes or until done. Yield: about 4 dozen cookies.