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

Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and egg; beat well. Sift flour. Combine dry ingredients and mix. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet and press to 1/2 inch thickness. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.