Molasses-Ginger Animal Cookies

• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup light molasses
• 1 large egg
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Melt shortening in saucepan on low. Add sugar and molasses. Beat egg and add; stir. Put in large bowl. In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and spices, stirring until blended. Add to molasses mix. Chill 1-2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350º F. Roll dough on wax paper (floured) to 1/4 inch. Grease 3 baking sheets. Cut with cookie cutters. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes on wire racks.