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

Cream shortening and sugar, add molasses and eggs. Beat well. Add dry ingredients. Roll in small balls, dip in sugar and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Press down with sugared glass. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.