Molasses Sugar Cookies

• 3/4 cup shortening
  
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses (sorghum, works just as well)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating

Melt shortening and set aside to cool. In medium sized bowl mix baking soda, flour, cloves, ginger, salt and cinnamon.  In large bowl add 1 cup sugar, cooled shortening, molasses and egg mixing well after each ingredient is added. Slowly add dry ingredients mixing only until just blended. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375ºF

Form in to 1" balls (approximately 1 teaspoon). Roll in sugar, coating each ball before placing them 2" apart on greased, parchment lined or silicone lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 1 minute until set. Remove to rack to cool completely. Makes 2-3 dozen.