Gingerbread Cookies

3/4 cup shortening 

1 cup sugar 

1 /4 cup molasses 

1 egg 

2 teaspoons soda 

2 cups of flour 

1/2 teaspoon each - cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt 

1. Melt shortening over low heat. Cool, add sugar, molasses, and egg.
2. Beat well. 
3. Mix flour, soda, and spices. Add to above mixture and beat well. Chill.
4. Form into 1 inch balls, roll in sugar and place on well greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
5. Flatten with a bottom of glass. 
6. Bake at 375 degrees for eight to ten minutes.