Ginger Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add sugar and cream well.
Add egg and beat well.
Add molasses and sifted dry ingredients.
Roll in balls. Makes nicer cookies if they aren't flattened down.