Mix together thoroughly:
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
Sift together and stir in:
2 1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
Chill dough. Roll into balls the size of large walnuts. Dip tops in sugar. Place sugar side up 3" apart on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle each cookie with 2-3 drops of water to produce a crackled surface. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes until set but not hard.
I think I got this recipe from Ann Finch-Johnston, bookstore owner in Montana, and a fine, fine woman, wife and mother. And friend!
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