3/4 C. Shortening
1 C. Brown Sugar
1/4 C. Molasses
1 Egg
2 1/4 C. Flour, sifted
2 t. Baking Soda
1/2 t. Salt
1 t. Ground Ginger
1 t. Ground Cinnamon
1/2 t. Ground Cloves
Cream shortening, brown sugar, molasses & egg until fluffy. Mix together flour, soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon & cloves; stir into molasses mixture.
Form in small balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degress for 12 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.