Molasses Spice Cookies

½ C shortening

½ C sugar

1 egg

¼ C molasses

2 ½ C sifted flour

¼ t baking soda

¼ t salt

¼ t allspice

¼ t cloves

¼ t mace

½ t cinnamon

½ t ginger

∙ Preheat oven to 375'

∙ Cream shortening, add sugar gradually and cream well.

∙ Add egg and molasses.

∙ Sift flour, baking soda, salt and spices.

∙ Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.

∙ Form cookies on ungreased aluminum cookie sheets.

∙ Bake 10-12 minutes.

∙ Makes 7 dozen.