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

Cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg and molasses. Add spices and mix in flour. Roll into 1-inch balls and then roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes. Then longer you bake, the harder and drier the cookie. Makes 5-6 dozen.