Molasses Sugar Cookies – Sarah Adolphson Andersen
¾ cup shortening ½ teas salt
1 cup sugar 2 cups flour
¼ cup molasses ½ teas cloves
1 egg ½ teas ginger
2 teas soda 1 teas cinnamon
Melt shortening and cool. Add sugar, molasses, and egg and beat well. Add dry ingredients. Roll into balls and dip in sugar. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees.