Molasses Crinkles

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Mix shortening sugar egg and molasses thoroughly
2. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting
3. Blend all dry ingredients stir in
4. Chill
5. Roll dough in 1 14-inch balls
6. Dip tips in sugar
7. Place balls sugared side up 3-inches apart on greased baking sheet
8. Sprinkle each with 2 to 3 drops water
9. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until set but not hard
10. Bake at 375
11. Yield 4 dozen cookies