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

Melt shortening. Add sugar, egg, and molasses. Mix well. Sift flour, salt, soda and spices. Add and mix well. Refrigerate overnight. Shape in balls, roll in sugar. Bake at 350 or 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.