3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. baking molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
Alteration: 1 c. brown sugar instead of granulated sugar

Melt shortening until soft. Add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well. Sift flour, with soda, salt, and spices. Add to first mixture. Mix well. Chill, so it will roll into 1 inch balls better. Roll in sugar. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until soft on top. Do not overbake.