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

1. Melt shortening over low heat. Cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg. Mix well.

2. Combine dry ingredients. Add to first mixture - mix well. Chill.

3. Make walnut-sized balls. Roll in sugar. Lay balls on greased cookie sheet.

4. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.