Crispy Molasses Sugar Cookies
["3/4 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1/4 c. molasses", "1 egg", "2 tsp. soda", "2 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1/2 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Melt shortening, in 3 or 4-quart saucepan, over low heat. Remove from heat; let cool.", "Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well.", "Sift together the flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to first mixture.", "Mix well; chill."]
["shortening", "sugar", "molasses", "egg", "soda", "flour", "cloves", "ginger", "cinnamon", "salt"]