Molasses Crinkles

Makes 4 dozen (or 28, if you make them like me)

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Granulated sugar, for dipping

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the brown sugar, shortening, egg and molasses in a mixer using the paddle attachment until combined. Add the remaining ingredients except the granulated sugar. Mix to combine.

Using a small cookie scoop for uniformity, shape the dough into balls. Dip the tops, only, into the granulated sugar. Place on a greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until just set. You don't want to overcook these cookies.

Remove immediately from the cookie sheet to cool.