Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add egg and molasses, beating well.
Mix together dry ingredients and add to preceding mixture. Mix well.
Chill dough.
Roll in 1-inch balls, then roll in sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at approximately 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Yield:
6 dozen.