Molasses Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. molasses
4 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Mix together in a large bowl.
Chill for 1 or 2 hours in refrigerator.
Take out roll; cut into 1 1/2-inch balls.
Sprinkle with water.
Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350\u00b0 on bottom shelf for 10 minutes, then on top shelf until cracked on the top, about 5 minutes more.