Molasses Crinkles
Source of Recipe
Razzle Dazzle
List of Ingredients
3/4 C. soft shortening
1 C. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/4 C. molasses
2 1/4 C. flour, sifted
2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1/2 t. ground cloves
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. ginger
Recipe
Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses thoroughly. Sift together remaining ingredients and stir in. Chill dough.
Heat oven to 375° F. Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts. Dip tops in sugar. Place sugared side up, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle each cookie with 2 or 3 drops of water to produce a crackled surface. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set but not hard.
Yield: About 4 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies.
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