Molasses Crinkles

Directions

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   On
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   sheet
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   of
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   waxed
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   paper, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon,
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   ginger, cloves and salt; set aside.
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   In large bowl, with
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   spoon, beat brown sugar with shortening, molasses and egg until well blended.
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   Stir in flour mixture.
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    Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
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    Preheat
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    oven to 375°.
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    Shape dough into balls about 1 inch in
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    diameter;
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    roll
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    in
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    sugar.
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    Place
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    3 inches apart on ungreased
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    baking sheets.
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    Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until tops have cracked.
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    Yield: 4 dozen.