2 cups brown sugar, packed

1 cup vegetable shortening

2 eggs

1/2 cup molasses

4-1/2 cups flour

4 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons ginger

1 teaspoon cloves (optional)

1/2 teaspoon salt

Granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream the brown sugar, shortening, eggs and molasses. Blend in remaining ingredients.

Spoon cookie dough into round balls and dip into granulated sugar. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes (tops!). Immediately remove from cookie sheet.