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

Cream together 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, add 1 egg, and 1/4 cup molasses. Blend well. Add 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well with molasses mixture. Chill for 30 to 45 minutes.

Form into 1 inch balls rolling each in granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 8 minutes in 350 degree oven. Remove from sheets as soon as they "set up."