Ingredients
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ginger, ground
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp cloves, ground
1/4 tsp salt
Granulated sugar for dipping
Preparation
Cream together sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture; mix well. Chill dough, then shape into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350F oven 12 to 15 minutes. Leave on cookie sheet for one minute before removing.
