Melt shortening in a 3 or 4 qt pan over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool. Add sugar, molasses, egg; beat well. Sift together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Add to first mixture. Mix well. Chill. Form into 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets two inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
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