3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. Brer Rabbit dark molasses
1 egg
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

In a large bowl cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar, add molasses and egg and beat well. Sift together, flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt, add to first mixture.

Mix well, cover, chill. Form into 1 inch balls, roll each in granulated sugar, place on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand 1 minute before removing from sheet.