Crackle Top Ginger Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 cup sorghum or molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and mix well. Stir in sorghum or molasses. Add dry ingredients; mix well. Chill dough thoroughly.

Roll dough into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll balls in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 9 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden.

Makes four dozen cookies.