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

Mix sugar, shortening, egg, molasses, and vinegar together well. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Mix the two together. Chill before rolling or make into small balls; press down with fork or glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.