Molasses Crinkles

Course Cookies, Dessert

Ingredients

  • 3/4 C shortening
  • 1 C brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 C molasses
  • 2 1/4 C flour
  • 2 tsp soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses thoroughly. Blend all dry ingredients; stir in. Chill.
  2. Heat oven to 375°. Roll dough in 1 1/4" balls. Dip tops in sugar. Place balls, sugared side up, 3" apart on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 2 or 3 drops of water. Bake 10-12 min., or just until set but not hard. Makes 4 doz. cookies.
molasses crinkles recipe
Molasses Crinkles Recipe