Molasses Sugar Cookies

Recipe from: Mom, Erin Kay Smith Ferguson, who received it from her California neighbor, Sandy Brown (1973)

1 1/2 cups shortening

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup molasses

2 eggs

4 tsp. baking soda

4 cups flour

1 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. ginger

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

Melt shortening in sauce pan over low heat.  Remove from heat and let cool.  Add sugar, molasses, and egg.  Beat well.  Sift together flour, soda, and remaining ingredients.  Add to first mixture.  Mix well and chill.  Form into 1" balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets 2" apart.  Bake at 375˚ for 8-10 minutes.