Preheat oven to 350° F.
Cream shortening, brown sugar, molasses, and egg together in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinammon, and cloves, then add this mixture to the molasses mixture and mix them together.
Chill dough in refrigerator until stiff enough to roll into balls.
Form into small balls (a little under 1" in diameter) and roll in a shallow dish of granulated sugar until coated.
Place balls 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° F for 10-12 minutes.
Makes 4-5 dozen cookies.
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