Ingredients:

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. ginger
• ¾ cup soft shortening
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 3 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• Colored sugar for rolling in

Preparation:

Sift flour, salt, spices and baking soda. Cream the shortening until fluffy; gradually add 1 cup of sugar. Blend in egg and molasses, then stir in flour. Shape into 1½-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet 3 inches apart. Flatten and sprinkle with more colored sugar. Bake at 350ºF/175ºC for 10 minutes.