1 c. sugar
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
4 tbsp. molasses

Cream sugar and shortening together. Beat in egg and molasses. Mix remaining dry ingredients together and add to form a stiff dough. Roll into walnut size balls and roll balls in granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. They will flatten out when baked.

Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.