Soft Molasses Cookies

4 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1.5 tsp ginger
shortening, melted{1 cup}
0.25 cup sugar
1.5 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
0.5 tsp cloves
1.5 cups molasses
1 egg

Add molasses and sugar to melted shortening. Cool slightly. Stir in egg and gradually add flour with spices. Chill dough until stiff enough to handle. Make into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15 minutes or until brown at 350 degrees. Makes about 5 dozen.