Old Fashioned Chewy Molasses Cookies

From CleverHomemaker Yahoo Group

Old Fashioned Chewy Molasses Cookies

3/4 c. Crisco

1 c. white sugar

1/4 c. molasses

1 lg. egg, well beaten

1 tsp. baking soda

2 c. sifted flour

1/4 tsp. cloves, scant

1/4 tsp. ginger, scant

1/4 tsp. cinnamon, scant

1/2 tsp. salt

Melt shortening in saucepan and cool. Add sugar, molasses, well beaten egg;
mix well. Sift together flour, soda, spices, salt and add to liquid. Beat
well.

Chill overnight. Form into 1" balls, roll in granulated sugar. Press with
fork.

Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not over
bake. Store with fresh bread to keep cookies soft. Makes 3 dozen.