Dessert: Molasses Spice Cookies

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From a recipe by Janice Feuer

Be careful not to overbake!

3/4 c. butter or margarine

1 c. sugar

1/4 c. dark molasses

1 egg

2 c. all purpose flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. cloves

1/2 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp. salt

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar.  Stir in molasses and egg.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt.

Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined.

4. Roll dough into 1" balls and place on parchment paper cut to fit cookie sheets.  Place parchment paper onto cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes, until cookies are chewy in center and crisp around the edges.  Remove to a rack until cool.