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

Beat together the shortening, sugar, egg and molasses. Add spices - beat well. Add flour. Drop on sheets and flatten with sugared glass. Bake at 350 degrees.