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

Mix ingredients, one at a time, in the order given. Make balls size of walnuts. Roll in sugar and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes. Makes 7 dozen small cookies.