Gingersnaps

1 c. sugar (plus extra for rolling)

3/4 c. shortening 

1 egg

1 t. cinnamon 

1/2 t. ginger

1/2 t. cloves

1/2 t. salt

1 t. baking soda

2 c. flour

4 T. molasses 

Combine sugar, shortening, salt, molasses, egg, and spices. Beat. Sift flour and soda together; add to other ingredients. Mix well. Roll into balls; roll in sugar. Don’t flatten. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.