Ginger molasses cookies

These cookies are so yummy. I think I actually like them better than chocolate chip cookies....and I know they are Luke's favorite - he loves ginger snaps and milk....like a little boy:) The best part about these cookies, is the delightful smell while they are baking - cinnamon, cloves, ginger, yummmmmmmy.

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
4 Tbsp. molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp.ground ginger
1 tsp. cloves

Directions:
Cream together sugar, shortening and egg. In another bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add cream mixture to dry ingredients and combine. Roll dough in small balls and roll in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for about 11 minutes - watch for the cookies to spread out and start to crinkle/crack. Don't overbake or they will become too hard.....and they are yummy soft.