3/4 C. shortening
1 C. sugar
1 egg
1/3 C. molasses
2 C. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. ginger
Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture. Make into balls the size of walnuts; roll in sugar and bake at 350º for 9 to 11 minutes.