Granny's Molasses Cookies

¾ cup soft shortening

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

¼ cup molasses

2 ¼ cups flour

2 tsp baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cloves

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

Mix together shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses.

Sift together the bolded ingredients. Mix well.

Refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Roll into balls and dip into sugar.

Bake 8-10 minutes at 375.