Molasses Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix together thoroughly shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses.
Sift together and stir in remaining ingredients. Chill dough.
Roll into balls the size of a walnut.
Dip tops of balls in granulated sugar.
Place sugared-side up, 3-inches apart on greased baking sheet.
Bake until set but not hard, about 10 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0.