3/4 c. shortening (I use butter)
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and egg; beat well. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt. Add to first mixture. Mix well and chill. Form into one-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet 2-inches apart.

Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes.