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. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients thoroughly.
Sift dry ingredients together and stir into mixture.
Chill the dough 1/2 hour.
Roll chilled dough into balls the size of small walnuts.
Dip tops in sugar.
Place 3 inches apart onto cookie sheet, sugar side up. Sprinkle each cookie with a few drops of water.
This will crackle the top.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen.