Molasses Crinkles
3/4 c soft shortening
1 c brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c molasses
2 1/4 c flour
2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1/2 clove
1 t cinnamon
1 t ginger
Sugar to dip in
Mix together shortening, sugar, egg, and molasses. Sift together and stir in other ingredients. Chill dough. Roll into walnut sized balls. Place tops in sugar. Place sugared side up 3" apart on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with 2 or 3 drops of water. Bake at 375º just until set but not hard (10 to 12 min).
Makes 4 doz.
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