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        cloves
1/2   tsp        salt
1/2   tsp        ginger
Cream sugar and shortening.  Add molasses and egg - beat well.
Sift flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt.  Add to
first mixture, mix well, then chill.  Form into 1" balls.  Roll in
sugar, and bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.  Yield - 4 doz.