1/2 c. Shortening, melted and cooled
1 Egg
1/4 c. Molasses
1 1/2 c. Flour
1 c. Granulated Sugar
1 tsp. Soda
1/2 tsp. Allspice
1/2 tsp. Cloves
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Salt
3/4 c. Oatmeal

Mix together melted shortening, egg and molasses.
Stir in remaining dry ingredients.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
Bake 10-12 minutes at 375°F.