Gingersnaps

Makes 60 cookies

¾ cup Shortening
1 cup Brown sugar
¼ cup Molasses
1 Egg
2 ¼ cup Flour
2 tsp Soda
½ tsp Salt
1 tsp Ginger
1 tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Cloves

Cream together shortening, brown sugar, molasses, and egg till light and fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients; stir into molasses mixture till blended. Form into small balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 F. about 8-10 minutes, when cracks appear on top. Remove from pan immediately.