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

Mix all ingredients together; chill. Roll in balls and dip in granulated sugar. Bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees.