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

Beat shortening, sugars, eggs and molasses well. Add dry ingredients, mix well. Chill dough. Form into 1-inch balls, roll balls in granulated sugar. Place balls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen.