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

Mix all ingredients together. Chill 2 hours. Form 1 inch balls; roll in granulated sugar; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes. Cool. Store in cookie jar with a piece of bread to keep moist.