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

Mix together shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Add the rest of dry ingredients. Roll in small balls the size of walnuts, then roll in sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.