Instructions: In a mixing bowl, beat the shortening with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves; beat until combined. Beat in the molasses and egg. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Cover and chill the dough for 2 hours, or until it is easy to handle.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, or until the balls set and the tops are cracked.

Do not bake on the lower oven rack and dont overbake. Cool the cookies on waxed paper or a wire rack. The cookies will be softer if cooled on waxed

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