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

Cream shortening, sugar, egg and molasses; blend well. Sift dry ingredients, then stir into creamed mixture. Roll into balls using 1 teaspoon dough for each. Roll or dip into sugar with little cinnamon mixed into it. Bake about 10 minutes at 370 degrees.