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

Mix first 4 ingredients until creamy. Sift remaining ingredients together and stir in. Form into small balls. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.