3/4 c. shortening (Crisco)
1 c. granulated sugar
1 beaten egg
1/4 c. dark molasses (fill to over flowing)
2 c. flour (spoon into cup to measure)
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and molasses - mix well. Add dry ingredients - dough will be stiff.

Grease 2 cookie sheets (12 x 15). Divide dough into fourths. Pat out 2 long strips of dough on each sheet (2 1/2 to 3 inches wide). May use cold water on hands. Then pat generously with cold water. Sprinkle well with granulated sugar. Bake 12 to 14 minutes at 350 degrees. Cut into strips while warm (1 minute out or oven). Remove carefully from cookie sheet before completely cooled.