3/4 c. melted shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. flour
3 level tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves & cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger

Cream together shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Sift together the dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Cool in refrigerator about 1/2 hour before rolling into balls. Roll by level tablespoon into small balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased pan. Bake about 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.