Ginger Cookies

From Jill

3/4 cup shortening

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

2 1/4 cup flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

1/2 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp salt

granulated sugar

Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses thoroughly. Blend in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Heat oven to 375. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar. Place balls sugared side up 3" apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake 6-8 minutes or just until set. Immediately remove from baking sheet.

Makes 4 dozen.