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

Mix quickly and put cookies (drop cookies) on cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes in medium 350 degree oven.