Molasses Crinkles

by Zoe Price
(Seattle WA)

Cream together:

3/4 c. Shortening
1 c.Brown sugar

add:
1 Well beaten egg
1/4 c. Molasses
Sift together, add, and mix well:
2 1/4 c. Flour
1/4 c. Salt
2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Ginger
1/2 tsp. Cloves

Chill dough thoroughly. Shape in 1 in. balls and dip one side in granulated sugar. Place the balls sugar side up on an ungreased cookie sheet 2-3 in. apart. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 mins.