1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening (can use 1/2 butter & 1/2 oil)
4 tbsp. molasses
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. each salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves

Cream sugar and shortening. Add molasses and egg. Stir in flour, soda, salt and spices. Chill. Roll into balls. Dip in sugar. Place sugared side up on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes. Remove from baking pan and cool on rack.