Molasses Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses.
Sift dry ingredients and stir in; chill dough.
Roll into balls the size of walnuts.
Dip tops in sugar.
Sprinkle each with 2 to 3 drops of water.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0 until set but not hard.