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Molasses Sugar Cookies
¾ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups flour
½ teas salt
½ teas cloves
½ teas ginger
1 teas cinnamon
2 teas baking soda
Melt shortening in pan— cool. Add sugar, egg, molasses. Beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients; mix well. Chill. Form 1 inch balls, roll in sugar, place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
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