3/4	Cup	Shortening
1	Cup	Brown sugar, packed
1	Egg
4	Tbsps.	Molasses
1/4	Tsp.	Salt
2 1/4	Cups	Flour, sifted
2	Tsp.	Soda
1	Tsp.	Cinnamon
1/2	Tsp.	Cloves
1	Tsp.	Ginger

Cream shortening, add sugar and beat well. Blend in egg and molasses. Sift dry ingredients and stir in mix. Chill an hour or more - then shape into balls. Dip top into granulated sugar, place on a greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle 2 to 3 drops of water on each cookie and bake at 350° 10 to 12 minutes.