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

Mix shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to first mixture. Mix well and chill. form in 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar and bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.