Molasses Sugar Cookies

¾ cup melted shortening                                
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar                                                       
½ tsp cloves
¼ cup molasses                                               
½ tsp ginger
1 egg                                                               
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda                                             
½ tsp salt
 
Add sugar, molasses and egg to melted, cooled shortening; beat well.  Sift dry ingredients; add to mixture and mix well; chill.  Form into 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets 2 inches apart.  Bake at 375º for 8-10 minutes.