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

Cream shortening, sugar, egg, and molasses. Sift together remaining ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Stir. Roll in balls, dip in sugar.

Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.