1 c. packed brown sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 1/4 c. Gold Medal all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
Granulated sugar

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix brown sugar, shortening, egg, and molasses. Mix in remaining ingredients, except granulated sugar. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar (or brown sugar) and cinnamon. Place balls, sugar side up, 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Temperature, 375 degrees. Bake until just set, 10 to 12 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheet.