At the stove
Make the recipe
- Melt the shortening in a 3-4 quart saucepan over low heat.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add the sugar, molasses, and egg; beat well.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the first mixture and mix well.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour.
- Roll the dough in granulated sugar and place on a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes.



