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

Cool shortening. Add molasses, sugar and egg; beat well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to first mixture. Mix well and chill thoroughly. Form into 1" balls. Roll in sugar and place on cookie sheet 2" apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.