Molasses Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon and ginger.
Stir into molasses mixture.
Chill dough.
Roll into balls the size of walnuts.
Dip tops in granulated sugar.
Place 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen.