Got this from a girlfriend several years ago. Big hit every time I make them.

3/4	C	Crisco
1		Egg
1/4	C	DarkMolasses
1	C	Sugar
2	C	Flour
2	tsp	Soda
1	tsp	each,Ginger,Cloves,Cinnamon

• Mix shortening, egg, sugar and molasses.
• Combine dry ingredients and add to mixture.
• Roll in walnut-sized balls.
• Dip half of each ball in water then sugar and set on cookie sheet with sugar side up. Don't flatten.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.