2 scant c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. shortening
4 tbsp. molasses

Sift flour and spices and mix well with other ingredients. Roll into balls the size of a walnut. Roll in granulated sugar. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. (These cookies so named because babies cry for them.)