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

Heat molasses and shortening. Add sugar and egg and mix well. Sift in dry ingredients. Roll, wrap in waxed paper and chill. Slice 1/4" thick and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.