Molasses Cookies
["2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. ground ginger", "1 tsp. ground cloves", "1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. soft shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. molasses", "1 egg yolk"]
["Sift flour, salt, soda, baking powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg together.", "Beat shortening, sugar and molasses until creamy.", "Beat in egg yolk.", "Blend in flour mixture.", "Chill dough for 1 hour.", "Roll dough 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured surface.", "Cut into shapes.", "Place 1/2-inch apart", "on ungreased cookie sheets.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes. Cookies may be decorated before or after baking, as desired."]
["flour", "salt", "soda", "baking powder", "ground ginger", "ground cloves", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "shortening", "sugar", "molasses", "egg yolk"]