3/4 c. shortening
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 c. sugar

Cream shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg in bowl until light and fluffy. Add sifted mixture of flour, soda and spices; mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 minutes at 375 degrees. Cool slightly. Remove to wire rack to cool.