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

Melt shortening in a 3 or 4 quart saucepan over low heat. Remove and let cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well. Sift together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to first mixture. Mix well; chill. Form into 1 inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake in 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.