Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening (may be liquid)
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Heat shortening over low heat.
Cool.
Add sugar, molasses and egg.
Beat.
Add flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
Mix well.
Chill.