Makes 3 dozen cookies.

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt

Melt shortening in 3 to 4 quart saucepan on low heat. Cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients into first mixture and mix well. Chill for 4 hours then form into 1 inch balls and roll in the sugar. Place on cookies sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.

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