Molasses Sugar Cookies

Molasses Sugar Cookies from the kitchen of Nancy Lamothe:
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees

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

Mix together and beat well: shortening, sugar, molasses & egg.
Combine & sift the dry ingredients then add to first mixture (Beat until well mixed).
Roll into 1 inch balls (chill if necessary), then roll in sugar.
Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Enjoy!