Molasses Ginger Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the shortening with sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
2. 2
   Add beaten egg and molasses.
3. 3
   Sift the flour with baking soda.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Form into balls (about 1 teaspoon) and roll in sugar.
6. 6
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press to pan with glass dipped in sugar.
7. 7
   Bake at 300° for 8 to 10 minutes.
8. 8
   They rise up and then flatten out.
9. 9
   Yields 4 dozen.