Molasses Crinkles

Ingredients

• 34 c soft shortening
• 14 c molasses
• 14 tsp salt
• 14 tsp cloves
• 1 c brown sugar packed
• 2 14 c flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp soda
• 1 tsp ginger

Directions

1. Mix shortening sugar egg and molasses very well
2. Either stir or sift flour before measuring
3. Blend all dry ingredients and stir into wet mixture and chill
4. Heat oven to 375
5. Roll dough into 1 14-inch ball
6. Dip tops in granulated sugar
7. Place balls sugar side up 3-inches apart on greased baking sheet
8. Sprinkle each with 2 to 3 drops water
9. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set but not hard
10. Makes about 4 dozen