Molasses Crumbles

2 t baking soda dissolve mix roll into balls roll bake at 350°F about 10 minutes
just a little hot water
¾ c shortening  
1 c brown sugar
1 egg
4 T molasses
2¼ c flour
¼ t salt
½ t cloves
1 t cinnamon
1 t ginger (generous)
sugar  
Dissolve baking soda in water. Mix all other ingredients except rolling sugar together.
  • Roll dough into balls
  • Roll balls in sugar
  • Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes