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

Cream together shortening, sugar, egg and molasses. Add dry ingredients. Refrigerate until chilled and roll into small balls then roll in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet.