Sugar Topped Cookies
- 3/4 cup shortening

- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons molasses
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in egg and molasses. Mix dry ingredients together and add to wet ingredients and mix well. Roll dough in small balls and roll in sugar. Do not press down cookies will flatten while cooking. Bake 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.![]()