Irish Ginger Snaps

1 cup white sugar

1 egg

¼ teaspoon salt

¾ cup shortening

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Cream sugar, egg, salt and shortening together. Add flour, baking soda and spices. Mix well. Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and roll the balls in sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 6 minutes.