Molasses Spice Cookies

1 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup shortening

1/4 cup molasses

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon dry mustard

½ cup granulated brown sugar

1 egg, beaten

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground ginger

Beat granulated sugar and shortening about 5 minutes in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg, beat until fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt and mustard in medium bowl. Add to shortening mixture, beat until just combined. Place brown sugar in shallow dish. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake at 375° x 15 minutes or until lightly browned on lightly greased cookie sheet. Let cookies stand on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove cookies to wire packs, 

cool completely