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

Melt shortening, cool and add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients and add to liquid ingredients. Mix well. Chill. Form one inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Use greased cookie sheets to bake. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Makes 4 dozen. Yummy!