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

Mix together shortening, sugar, egg and molasses. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Mix together and form into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 11 minutes in 350 degree oven.