Molasses Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add egg and molasses.
Sift dry ingredients together.
Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Put in refrigerator 1 hour or more.
Form into walnut size balls.
Dip in sugar and place sugar side down on cookie sheet about 3-inches apart.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 375\u00b0.