3/4 c. melted shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. Brer rabbit molasses
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Melt shortening in a 3 or 4 quart saucepan over low heat. Remove and let cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well. Sift together remaining ingredients and add to first mixture. Mix well and chill.

Form into 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake in moderate oven at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Watch as they burn easily.