* 3/4 cup shortening
* 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup molasses
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Add the egg, molasses and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1 inch. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 1-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. (I always spray mine with Pam) Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 4 dozen.