Ginger Sparkles

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves

Cream shortening and brown sugar; add molasses and egg. Mix well. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix. Shape dough into small balls. Roll in white sugar and place on cookie sheet. Press with fork. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees.
Makes about 3 dozen.