RECIPE INDEX
Molasses Crinkles
3/4 cup soft shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cup flour
2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp.ginger
Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses thoroughly.
Blend all dry ingredients: stir into wet ingredients
Chill
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Roll dough into balls the size of walnuts
Dip tops in sugar
Place sugar side up, 3" apart on greased baking sheet
Sprinkle each with 2-3 drops of water
Bake 10-12 minutes