Sues Molasses Cookies

One of the most loved cookie recipes for Christmas that Sue does.

Sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup light molasses
1 Tablespoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon ground cloves
1 Teaspoon ginger
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Into large bowel, measure 1 cup sugar and remaining ingredients.
With mixer at medium speed, beat ingredients until well mixed, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.
Sprinkle some sugar onto waxed paper.
With hands, shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls; roll each in sugar; place 3 inches apart on cookie sheets.
Flatten balls with finders and sprinkle with more sugar.
Bake 12 - 15 minutes.
With pancake turner, immediately remove cookies to wire racks; cool.
Makes 18 cookies.

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