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

Melt shortening; let cool. Add sugar, molasses, and eggs; beat well. Sift flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Add to first mixture and mix well. Chill; form into balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake in hot oven (375 degrees) for 8 to 10 minutes.