3/4 cup shortening (Crisco)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup molasses
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger (or more!)

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and molasses. Beat well. Add flour sifted with salt, baking soda and spices. Mix well. Chill in refrigerator.

Note: This dough is soft and must be thoroughly chilled in order to shape.

Form into small balls. Roll in sugar.

Place 2-inches apart on a cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.

Makes 10 dozen small cookies.