Ingredients
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3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. Brer Rabbit light molasses
1 egg
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
granulated sugar
Preparation
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In a large bowl, cream together shortening and the sugar.
Add molasses and egg; beat well.
Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; add to first mixture.
Mix well and cover and chill.
Form dough into 1-inch balls; roll each in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
Bake in a moderate 375\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until dark golden brown. Remove cookies to wire rack and cool.
Makes 48 cookies.
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