Molasses Crinkles

3/4 cup shortening (Crisco)
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cup flour (wheat, white, or mixture)
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger

Mix shortening, sugar, egg, and molasses. Stir in dry ingredients. Roll into balls the size of walnuts. Roll tops in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheet 2" apart. Bake at 350 F. for 10 - 12 min. Just until set. Recipe can be doubled.