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

Mix sugar, shortening, egg, salt and molasses with mixer. Then add the flour, baking soda and spices. Stir well. Chill the dough for 2- 3 hours.

Roll dough into walnut size balls, roll in white sugar. After placing onto a cookie sheet put a few drops of water on the tops. This will give a crinkled effect. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.