3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
4 tsp. molasses
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 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, add to creamed sugar. Mix together. Roll into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees, on lightly greased sheets.