3/4 c. Crisco (or shortening of your choice)
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. sorghum (or syrup of your choice)
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix real good. Roll in little balls and roll in sugar. Put on ungreased cookie sheet and pat down a little. Bake at 350 degrees until light brown, about 15 minutes.