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

Cream shortening, sugar and molasses. Beat in egg. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Form dough into small balls and roll in sugar. Bake on cookie sheets in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until done.