Ingredients

 ¾ cup shortening

 1 cup white sugar

 6 tablespoons molasses

 2 level teaspoons soda, in 2 teaspoons hot water

 2 ½ cups flour

 1 teaspoon cinnamon

 ¼ teaspoon ginger

 ¼ teaspoon cloves

sugar, to dip

Method

Combine. Roll into balls, dip in sugar. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.