Molasses Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 1/4 c. sifted plain flour
2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Mix together the first 4 ingredients.
Sift together and stir in the remaining ingredients.
Chill dough.
(You can make the day before or longer and freeze dough.)
Take out of refrigerator; cut in thin slices.
Cut each slice into 4 sections.
Roll each section into balls the size of marbles or walnuts.
Dip tops of balls in sugar.
Place balls, sugared side up, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
Touch each cookie with your finger dipped in water to dampen sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.