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

Using liquid shortening, add sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well. Sift flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt together. Add to first mixture. Mix well and chill. Form into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.