3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
Beat shortening, sugar, and egg until fluffy- add molasses and beat well.
Sift dry ingredients to together and mix well. Chill.
Form into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar.
Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Slam cookie sheet at the end of baking time.
Makes 4 dozen.
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