Molasses Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, egg, and molasses thoroughly.
Blend all dry ingredients; mix together.
Chill.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0. Roll dough in 1 1/4 balls.
Dip tops in sugar.
Place balls, sugar side up, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
Sprinkle each with 2 or 3 drops of water.
Bake 10-12 minutes, or just until set but not hard.
(Do not over bake.)
Makes 4 dozen cookies.