2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
3/4 c. soft vegetable shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. light molasses
Granulated sugar

Start heating oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour with salt, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and baking soda. Cream shortening until light and fluffy, gradually adding 1 cup sugar. Blend in egg and molasses, then stir in flour mixture until well blended.

Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with fingers, sprinkle with more sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes. Let stand a minute before removing from sheets. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.