2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. light molasses
granulated sugar

Start heating oven to 350°F. Sift flour with salt, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and baking soda. Cream shortening until light and fluffy, gradually add 1 cup sugar. Blend in egg and molasses, then stir in flour mixture until well blended. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place 3-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with a bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand a minute before removing from cookie sheets.

Makes 36 (2 1/2-inch) cookies.