Ingredients

3/4 C shortening

1 C sugar

1/4 C Brer Rabbit Molasses

1 egg

2 t baking soda

2 C flour

1/2 t ground cloves

1/2 t ginger

1 t cinnamon

1/2 t salt

Preparation

  1. Melt shortening in 3 qt pan over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Add sugar, molasses, and egg; beat well.
  3. Sift together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Add to first mixture.
  4. Mix well; chill.
  5. Form in 1 in. balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake at 375 for 8-10 min.