3/4 c. soften shortening (butter or Crisco)
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. sorgum
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 tsp. ginger

Combine shortening, sugar, egg and sorgum. Then add sifted dry ingredients. Roll in balls and bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Turn in powdered sugar.