Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, molasses, and egg on a MED LOW speed until combined.

Step 3

Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Stir until just combined.

Step 4

Use a 1 Tbsp cookie scoop to scoop dough, then roll into a ball with your hands.

Step 5

Add some granulated sugar (the amount is up to you), to a small bowl. Roll each dough ball in sugar, then place on prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Step 6

Bake for 13-16 minutes until just set and cookies appear dry and cracked.

Step 7

Remove cookies from the baking sheet to a cooling rack.