Ginger and Molasses Cookies

Here is my favorite cookie recipe passed down from my great grandma :)

1 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup shortening

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

2 1/4 cups flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp. clover

1. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and clover, set aside.

2. Cream shortening, then add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat until smooth, add dry ingredients a little at a time and mix it.

3. Roll into a ball about the size of a walnut and dip in sugar.

4. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet. Heat oven to 350. Bake 7 minutes.