Cream:

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar

Add:

1/4 c. molasses
1 egg, beaten

Sift and add:

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. each cinnamon, ginger, cloves

Beat until smooth. Makes small balls and roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.