Molasses Cookies

2 ¼ cups Flour

2 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Ginger

1 tsp Cinnamon

½ tsp Cloves

1 cup packed Brown Sugar

¾ cup Shortening or Cooking Oil

¼ cup Molasses

1 Egg

Stir together the first 5 ingredients and ¼ teaspoon salt, then set aside. Combine the remaining ingredients and beat well. Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating well. Form 1inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar, if desired; place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375º oven about 10 minutes. Makes 48.

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