Molasses Crinkles

10 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 2 1/4 c. sifted plain flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix together the first 4 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Sift together and stir in the remaining ingredients.
  3. 3
    Chill dough.
  4. 4
    (You can make the day before or longer and freeze dough.)
  5. 5
    Take out of refrigerator; cut in thin slices.
  6. 6
    Cut each slice into 4 sections.
  7. 7
    Roll each section into balls the size of marbles or walnuts.
  8. 8
    Dip tops of balls in sugar.
  9. 9
    Place balls, sugared side up, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
  10. 10
    Touch each cookie with your finger dipped in water to dampen sugar.
  11. 11
    Bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes.

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