3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
4 tbsp. molasses
2 1/4 c. flour sifted with 2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon

Roll in balls - dip in sugar, flatten and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.