Molasses Crinkles(Thick, Chewy With Cracked, Sugary Tops) - 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. soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses thoroughly.
Blend all dry ingredients; stir in.
Chill.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts.
Dip tops in sugar.
Place, sugared side up, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
Sprinkle each with 2 to 3 drops of water.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen.