Gingersnaps

¾ C. shortening
1 C. sugar
¼ C. light molasses
1 beaten egg
2 C. flour
¼ t. salt
2 t. soda
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. clove
½ t. ginger
Sugar to roll dough in

Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and egg; stir in remaining ingredients. Dough will be soft and a little sticky. Shape into walnut-sized balls and roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes. Dough will flatten while baking.