3/4 c. shortening/butter
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. Brer Rabbit molasses
1 egg, well beaten
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger

Cream shortening/butter. Add sugar a little at a time. Add remaining ingredients. Chill dough. Roll into small balls, dip in sugar. Place sugar side up and flatten with the bottom of a large glass. Bake at 350 degrees until light brown. (For variety add oatmeal.) Bake for 12 minutes.