Molasses Sugar Cookies

¾ cup Shortening
1 cup White granulated Pioneer Sugar
¼ cup Molasses
1 Egg
2 cups Flour, sifted
½ tsp Ginger
½ tsp Salt
2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Cloves
White granulated Pioneer Sugar

1

Cream together shortening and white granulated Pioneer Sugar. Add molasses and egg; beat well.

2

In a separate bowl sift together flour, ginger, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. Add to the creamed mixture and blend well. Lightly cover and chill a few hours in the refrigerator.

3

Preheat oven to 375° F.

4

Remove cookie dough and form into 1-inch balls. Roll in white granulated Pioneer Sugar to coat and place on non-greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 – 10 minutes.