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

Mix ingredients together. Chill 1 hour. Roll into balls and in granulated sugar before baking at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.