1 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. all purpose flour, sifted before measuring
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
Granulated sugar to roll cookies in

Cream sugar and shortening together until light and fluffy. Add molasses and beaten egg. Beat thoroughly. Sift flour with baking soda, salt and spices. Add to the creamed mixture. Blend together carefully so that all ingredients are well mixed. Roll small portions of dough between palms of hands into small balls, about the size of a walnut. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. The cookies flatten out as they bake. When they are baked, remove at once from the cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack.

Makes about 5 dozen.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Baking time: 12 to 15 minutes.