Instructions: Cream sugar and shortening together until light and fluffy. Add molasses and beaten egg. Beat thoroughly. Sift flour with soda, salt and spices.

Add creamed mixture. Blend together carefully so that all ingredients are well mixed. Roll small portions of dough between palms of hands into small balls, about the size of walnuts. Roll balls into 1/2 cup sugar. Place 2" apart on greased cookie sheet. Bale at 375* F for 15 min. The cookies flatten out as they are baked. When they are baked, remove at once from cookie sheet.

Makes 5 doz.

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