Molasses Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. sorghum
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add egg and molasses and beat until well blended.
Sift flour, salt, soda and spices together and add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Chill dough. Then shape dough in balls.
Roll in white sugar and place on cookie sheet.
Flatten slightly.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Do not overbake.
These cookies get softer in a day or so if covered tightly.
Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.