Spice Cookies

These cookies should have a better name. When the North Monroe Street house was on the market, I recall mom (or one of us kids) making these cookies for each open house because they make the house smell so amazing. Definitely use the shortening here; no other fat gives the cookies that exact texture and crispness.

INGREDIENTS ¾ c shortening (for texture to be right, it MUST be shortening) 1 c sugar, plus extra for rolling 1 egg ¼ c molasses 2 c sifted flour 1 t salt 2 t baking soda 1 tsp each ginger, cinnamon and cloves

DIRECTIONS Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and molasses, then add dry ingredients. Make walnut sized balls and roll in sugar. Bake at 375⁰ for 10-15 minutes.