3/4 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup molasses

1 egg

2 cups flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp salt

Granulated sugar for topping

In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar.

Beat in molasses and egg.

Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt. Mix and chill covered for an hour.

Heat oven to 375°.

Form into 1” balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet about 2” apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes.