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

Mix together shortening, brown sugar, egg, and molasses. Then add rest of ingredients. Blend well; cover and chill for 1 hour. Roll in small balls, dip in sugar. Bake sugar side up. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.