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

Cream shortening with sugar and molasses. Beat in egg. Add sifted dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Make one inch balls and roll in a bowl of granulated sugar. Place two inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Watch carefully as they burn easily.