Molasses Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients together.
Mix remaining ingredients in mixer.
Stir in dry ingredients.
Chill dough 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
Roll into balls.
Dip tops in granulated sugar and place on cookie sheet.
Sprinkle each cookie with 2 to 3 drops water.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Yields approximately 4 1/2 dozen.