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

Mix together shortening, sugar, egg and molasses thoroughly. Sift together remaining ingredients. Add to molasses mixture. Form into balls the size of a walnut. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Roll in confectioners' sugar while still warm. Can be dipped in white granulated sugar before baking thus eliminating the confectioners' sugar after baking.