Ingredients
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 egg
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp baking soda dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water
Preparation
Combine flour and spices in bowl and mix
Combine wets and sugar
Stir together, chill dough, drop rounded balls 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet
