Ingredients

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

Method

  • Melt shortening and cool.
  • Add 1 cup sugar, molasses and egg. Mix well.
  • Combine flour, soda, salt and spices.
  • Add to sugar mixture until blended.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Roll in sugar.
  • Place on a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until done.
  • Yields about 4 dozen.