3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
4 tsp. molasses
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 rounded tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

Cream shortening and sugar. Stir in egg and molasses. Mix soda and spices with sifted flour and add to the creamed shortening mixture. With hands roll into 1 inch balls and then in granulated sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen.