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

Combine sugar, flour, salt, soda and spices; stir lightly. Cut in shortening to resemble coarse crumbs. Stir in molasses and egg. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from baking sheet immediately. Yields 4 1/2 dozen.