MIX:

3/4 c. soft shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses

SIFT TOGETHER AND ADD:

2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 tsp. ginger
2 or 2 1/4 c. flour, test as may be too much

Mix and form into balls the size of a walnut. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees.