Shirley's Molasses Cookies

This is from my friend, Shirley. She is an awesome cook. She's made these cookies for eons!
Tracey L.
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Shirley's Molasses Cookies
3/4 c. shortening or hard margerine sticks
1 c. white sugar
1/4 c. green label molasses (Brier Rabbit)
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
In Med. sauce pan melt shortening over low heat. Remove from heat and cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg; beating well. Sift dry ingredients and add to sugar mixture. Mix in well again. Chill. Roll into balls with a teaspoon or scoop. Roll in raw sugar. Place balls on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes. Remove to cooling rack and enjoy.
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