Molasses crinkles

Molasses crinkles

Ingredients/Components

• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• brown sugar - 1 c
• soda - 2 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• molasses - 1/4 c
• ginger - 1 tsp
• sifted flour
• soft shortening - 3/4 c
• ground cloves - 1/2 tsp

How to make molasses crinkles:

Mix together thoroughly shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses. Sift together and stir in remaining ingredients. Chill dough. Roll into balls the size of a walnut. Dip tops of balls in granulated sugar. Place sugared-side up, 3-inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake until set but not hard, about 10 to 12 minutes at 375°.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Hand Formed cookies.