1 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter or shortening
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and molasses and beat well. Add spices and soda and salt and mix well. Add flour and mix. Roll into balls. Use 1/2 cup sugar in small bowl to roll cookies in. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Cookies look half done when ready.