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

Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Blend in egg and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients and add to mixture. Drop by teaspoonsful on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until top begins to crinkle. Do not overbake.