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Molasses Sugar Cookies

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses (light) (gold label)
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt

Melt shortening in 3 or 4 quart saucepan over low heat.
Remove from heat and cool.
Add sugar, molasses and egg.  Beat well.
Add dry ingredients all at once and beat again.
Chill 2 to 3 hours (the longer the better...can even chill overnight) or until firm.
Form in 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Place on greased cookie sheet - about 2 inches apart.
Bake in 375 degrees oven for 8 - 10 minutes.

(Mildred Yeomans)