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

Mix together. Roll into balls and roll in sugar. Bake about 5 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees.