3/4 c. cooking oil
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. dark or light molasses
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine oil, sugar, molasses, and beaten egg; beat well. Stir in dry ingredients and mix well. Chill several hours. Roll into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.