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

Mix in order given and shape in balls the size of walnuts. Dip in granulated sugar before baking in a 350 degree oven about 12 minutes. Note: Mix dough the night before and refrigerate so that it will not be too sticky to handle.