2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. soft shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. light molasses
Granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour and salt, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and baking soda. Cream shortening until light and fluffy, gradually adding 1 cup sugar. Blend in egg and molasses; then stir in flour mixture until well blended. Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls; roll in granulated sugar; place 3 inches apart in ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with fingers; sprinkle with more sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes. Let stand a minute before removing from sheets. Makes 18.

Mrs. Lois Allen shared a recipe for a cream filling. She said this recipe was handed down from Helen Hayden Allen, an early member of the Church, and a charter member of the first Woman's Society. This filling would be good with cream puffs or served with cut up bananas.