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

Mix. Roll in balls. Bake above center of oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.