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

Melt shortening. Add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well. Add flour and spices. Chill for 1 hour. Form into 1" balls. Place on cookie sheets 2" apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.