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

Cream shortening and sugar, add molasses and egg, beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix. Roll into marble size balls and dip in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen cookies.