Molasses Crinkles

MOLASSES CRINKLES

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

Mix first four ingredients well. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Chill dough. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough into balls the size of walnuts. Dip the tops in sugar. Place three inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle each cookie with 2 or 3 drops of water for a cracked surface. Bake 10-12 minutes (just until set, but not hard.)

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