Molasses Crackle Cookies

Molasses Crackle Cookies

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 cup granulated sugar

Directions

Cream the shortening and sugar together. Add the eggs and molasses. Sift together all of the dry ingredients. Add to the shortening mix. Roll Into ball and dip into sugar. Sprinkle lightly with water.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.