Molasses Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. soft shortening
1/4 c. molasses
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses very well.
Either stir or sift flour before measuring.
Blend all dry ingredients and stir into wet mixture and chill.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Roll dough into 1 1/4-inch ball.
Dip tops in granulated sugar.
Place balls, sugar side up, 3-inches apart on greased baking sheet.
Sprinkle each with 2 to 3 drops water.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set, but not hard.
Makes about 4 dozen.