Mix together shortening, sugar, molasses, and egg until shiny, add spices and baking soda and mix thoroughly, add flour and mix until the dough forms into a ball.
Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30-minutes to 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten with the tins of folk and sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 8-10 minutes
I bet you can't eat just one...