Cinnamon Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Onto a large piece of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and 1 cup of the sugar.
4. 4
   Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and combine.
5. 5
   Mix in the molasses and the egg.
6. 6
   Cover the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour, or until firm.
7. 7
   Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, and then roll balls in the remaining sugar before placing on an ungreased cookie sheet, 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart.
8. 8
   Bake for 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
10. 10
    Store in an airtight container.