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

Cream crisco and sugar; add egg and molasses. Sift remaining ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls; roll in sugar. Flatten with fork on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 8 - 10 minutes.