Quick Ginger Cookies

[cappuccino]

3/4 cup shortening

1 cup white sugar

1 egg

4 tbsp. fancy molasses

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. cloves

2 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening, add sugar, egg and fancy molasses. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Make into small balls, roll in white sugar and press down with fork. Bake at 375°F 8 to 10 minutes.

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