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

Mix together shortening, sugar, egg and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees about 8-10 minutes.