1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. ginger

Cream shortening and sugar together. Beat in eggs. Add molasses and sifted dry ingredients. Roll into 1 inch balls and dip in sugar. Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 10-12 minutes. Makes approximately 15 dozen.