Gingersnaps

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt

Combine and mix. Drop on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Yield: 4 dozen