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

Melt shortening, cool, then add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well. Sift together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Add to shortening, sugar, molasses mixture. Mix well and chill. Form into balls, roll in granulated sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake in 375 degree oven. 8-10 minutes.