Aunt Julia's Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. shortening
• 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

Instructions

Beat all ingredients together. Chill for 15 minutes. Form 1" balls and roll in sugar. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.