Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cream together shortening and sugar.
  2. Add molasses and egg; beat well.
  3. Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; add to molasses mixture.
  4. Mix well; chill.
  5. Form into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets two inches apart.
  6. Bake in moderately hot oven, 375° for 8-10 minutes.