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

Add sugar, molasses and egg to cooled melted shortening; beat well. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to first mixture, mixing well. Chill. Form into 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake at 350-375 degrees for 5-7 minutes until "cracked" and done. Do not overbake.