Ingredients

3/4 Cup shortening

1 Cup brown sugar, packed

1 egg

1/4 Cup molasses

2 1/4 Cups flour

2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cloves

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

granulated sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven 375 F

  1. cream shortening and sugar
  2. Add egg and molasses. Beat well.
  3. Add dry ingredients. Mix until well blended.
  4. Shape dough into 1" balls. Roll in granulated sugar.
  5. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with water.
  6. Bake 10-12 minutes.