3/4 c. shortening (1/2 butter, 1/2 Crisco)
1 c. sugar
1 egg
4 tsp. molasses
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves (ground)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger

Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten egg, and molasses. Mix soda and spices with flour. Combine with sugar mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place far apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or 15 minutes for crispy.