3/4 cup shortening
1 brown sugar
1 egg
4 tbsp molasses
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
Mix dry ingredients together and set aside. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
Shape into balls and add to cookie sheet.
Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes.