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

Sift and mix together flour, soda and spices. Cream sugar, shortening, egg and molasses; add to dry mixture. Chill mixture. Roll into balls and roll balls in sugar. Bake on cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.