Molasses Crinkles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients: 

 

3/4 cup shortening 

1 cup packed brown sugar 

1/4 cup mild-flavor molasses or full-flavor molasses 

1 egg 

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 

2 teaspoons baking soda 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1 teaspoon ground ginger 

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

Granulated sugar 

 

Directions: 

Mix shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg thoroughly in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar. Place balls, sugared sides up, 3 inches apart on cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with 2 or 3 drops of water. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set but not hard. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.