3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses

2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ginger

All sifted. Chill dough. Roll into balls the size of walnut. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.