1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

Thoroughly cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg and mix well; stir in molasses. Sift together dry ingredients and combine with molasses mixture. Chill thoroughly.

Roll dough into balls 1 inch in diameter; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees (moderate) for 18 to 20 minutes. (Do not bake this recipe while humidity is high.) Makes 5 dozen 2 1/4 inch cookies.