1 scant c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1 egg
3/4 c. shortening
4 tbsp. molasses
1/2 tsp. mace
Sugar to roll cookies in

Cream shortening. Add sugar, egg, molasses and lemon extract. Combine dry ingredients. Sift together 3 times. Add into shortening mixture. Roll into 1-inch balls and then into sugar. Pat flat. Bake 6-8 minutes at 375 degrees. To vary, add raisins or walnuts.