• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Melt shortening and let cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg to cooled shortening and beat well. Mix dry ingredients and add to wet. Chill dough thoroughly. Form 1 inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.