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

Roll in small balls, dip in sugar. Bake.

Tina usually doubled this recipe.