3/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. Brer Rabbit green label molasses (light)
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

Melt shortening in 3 or 4-quart saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; let cool. Add sugar, molasses, and egg; beat well. Sift together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt; add to first mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 2 hours.

Form into 1-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet 2-inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.