2 1/4 cp flour
1/2 cp sugar
1/2 cp shortening
1/2 cp molasses
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp baking soda
semi sweet chocolate

Mix all ingredients together. Roll and cut into cookies. Bake @ 350 for 6-8 minutes.

Melt chocolate in a double boiler and dip cooled cookies in.