2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. shortening/cooking oil
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 c. sugar

Beat half of the flour, the brown sugar, shortening or cooking oil, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until thoroughly combined. Beat or stir in remaining flour.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until tops are cracked and cookies appear set. Remove cookies. Cool on wire rack. Makes about 48.