->Molasses 09 <-

3/4 cup vegetable shortening (no substitutions)

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup molasses

1 egg

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon powdered cloves

1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

Melt shortening in a 3 or 4 quart saucepan over low heat and let

cool. Add sugar, molasses, and egg, and beat well. Sift together

flour soda, spices, and salt. Add to shortening mixture. Mix well

and chill in refrigerator, covered with clear plastic wrap. When

firm, form into 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place

2 inches apart. Bake at

375 degrees

8-10 minutes. Cool for 1-2 minutes and remove to cooling rack.

Cookies will be soft, firm as they cool.