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

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add molasses and egg, beat well. Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt. Add to first mixture. Mix well. Form into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar and place on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.