Molasses Cookies

SUBMITTED by Grandma M., Logan County
“Taste and smells like the Holiday Season.”

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

In a large mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients. Chill 4 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 35O degrees. Pour 1/4 cup granulated sugar onto a dinner plate. Shape in balls the size of walnuts and roll in sugar. Place on parchet paper covered cookie sheet 2 to 3 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes. Cool (can be left on paper)