Molasses Crinkles
Makes 2 dozen cookies.
Ingredients
- 3/4 C. Shortening
- 1 C. Brown Sugar packed
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 C. Molasses
- 2 1/4 C. Flour
- 2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Cloves Ground
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon Ground
- 1 tsp. Ginger Ground
- Granulated Sugar to roll dough balls in.
Instructions
- Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses thoroughly.
- Blend all dry ingredients; stir in.
- Chill.
- Roll dough into 1 1/4” balls. Dip tops in sugar.
- Place balls, sugared side up, 3” apart on
- greased baking sheets; sprinkle each with 2 or 3 drops of water.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375°F or just until set but not hard.
