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

Stir and let stand 1 hour. Shape in walnut-size balls. Dip top in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.