I got this recipe out of my ward's cookbook...and it was really yummy!

3/4 C shortening

2 C flour

1 C sugar

2 t baking soda

1 t cinnamon

1/2 t ginger

1/2 t cloves

1/2 t salt

1 egg

2 T sugar

Preheat oven to 375*. In a large pot, melt the shortening. Let cool for five minutes. Add remaining ingredients (except for the 2 T sugar). Mix well. Press into the bottom of a greased pan (I use a jelly roll sheet - similar to a cookie sheet, but it has small edges all around it). Sprinkle with the 2 T sugar. Bake for 10-12 minutes (don't overbake). Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into bars and allow to cool. So good!