3/4   cup        shortening
 1     cup        sugar
 1/4   cup        molasses
 1                egg
 2     cups       flour
 2     tsp        baking soda
 1     tsp        cinnamon
 1/2   tsp        cloves
 1/2   tsp        salt
 1/2   tsp        ginger
 Cream sugar and shortening.  Add molasses and egg - beat well.
 Sift flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt.  Add to
 first mixture, mix well, then chill.  Form into 1″ balls.  Roll in
 sugar, and bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.  Yield - 4 doz.

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