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Molasses Crinkles

Source of Recipe

Mary Ellen


List of Ingredients

MOLASSES CRINKLES

¾ cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 beaten egg
¼ cup light molasses
2¼ cups enriched flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon cloves
¼ cup white sugar




Recipe

Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly. Add egg and molasses and beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well. Chill thoroughly or overnight. Shape in balls the size of walnuts and dip one side in white sugar. Place sugared side up on ungreased cookie sheet 2 or 3 inches apart. Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 15 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen big cookies.