Preheat oven to 375˚ F.  Line your baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Beat brown sugar, shortening, molasses, and egg in a large bowl using an electric mixer.  Blend well on medium speed until well incorporated.

Add the remaining ingredients except for the granulated sugar.  Stir together until blended well.

Take a rounded teaspoonful of dough and roll it into a ball.  Roll it around in a bowl of granulated sugar until fully covered.  Place the dough balls on the baking sheet approximately 3 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are just set and the dough has cracked.  Remove from the baking pan and let cool.