Molasses Crinkles

3/4 cup soft shortening

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

2 1/4 cup flour

2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cloves

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

granulated sugar

Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses thoroughly.  In a seperate bowl, stir all the dry ingredients together.  Blend dry ingredients into mixture.  Chill.

Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.  Dip tops in sugar.  Place balls, sugar side up on a greased baking sheet.  Sprinkle with water.  Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not hard.