Soft Gingersnaps

1 cup flour, divided
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup white sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Beat 1 cup flour, brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in remaining 1 1/4 cup flour.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in white sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.  (Insulated work best).

Bake in preheated oven until cookies are set and tops are cracked, 8 to 10 minutes.