BRER RABBIT MOLASSES COOKIES

3/4 C shortening
1 C sugar
1 egg
1/4 C Brer Rabbit molasses
2 C flour
2 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t cloves
1/2 t ginger
1/2 t salt

Combine first 4 ingredients and mix well.  Sift flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt and add to mixture.  Mix well and chill for several hours.  Roll into 1 inch balls then roll in granulated sugar.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until bottom is slightly brown.  

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