Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • extra sugar

Method

  • Combine 1 cup sugar, flour, salt, soda and spices. Stir lightly. Cut in shortening to resemble coarse crumbs. Stir in molasses and egg. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in the extra sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Remove from baking sheet immediately. Cookies will firm as they cool. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.