3/4 cup shortening

1 cup shortening

1/4 cup brer rabbit molasses

1 egg

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 cups flor

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

melt shortening in a 3-4 qt saucepan over low heat. allow to cool. then add sugar, molasses and egg. beat well. sift together flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt. add these to first mixture. mix well and chill thoroughly. form into 1″ balls. roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets 2″ apart. bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.