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

Beat together egg, sugar, shortening and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to shortening mixture.

Drop by teaspoonfuls on foil lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 1 sheet at a time for 8 minutes in 375 degree oven.