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

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, then add dry ingredients, then molasses. Roll in small balls and then in sugar and put on greased cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees.