Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Melt shortening and allow to cool.
Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well.
Stir dry ingredients together and add to first mixture.
Mix well.
Chill batter.