Nita Bates Dineen

• 3/4 C shortening (not vegetable oil)
• 1 C sugar
• 1/4 C molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2-1/4 C all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt

Cream shortening, sugar, egg, and molasses. Mix in remaining ingredients. Stir well and chilll for one hour. Heat oven to 375. Form dough into one-inch balls. Roll balls lightly in granulated sugar and place 2-3 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or just until set. Makes 4 dozen.