Aunt Cathi's Molasses Cookies

3/4 cup olive oil
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar

Mix thoroughly shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses.  Blend in
remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.  Cover; chill 1 hour. 

Heat oven to 375.  Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls.  

Dip tops in granulated sugar.  Place balls sugared side up 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.  

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set.  Immediately remove from baking sheet.

Makes 4 dozen cookies.