Molasses Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 Cup Butter flavored shortening
• 1 Cup sugar
• 1/4 Cup Brer Rabbit Molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 Cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cooking Directions

1. Melt shortening in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and cool.
2. Add sugar, molasses, and egg; mix well.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
4. Gradually add to molasses mixture mixing well after each addition.
5. Form into 1" balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.