Preheat oven for 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees.

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

Mix together.

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

Sift together and stir in.

Form into balls the size of walnuts. Bake 10 to 12 minutes in 375 degree oven. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Makes 4 to 5 dozen.