Molasses Crinkles

• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup light molasses
• 2¼ cups enriched all purpose flour
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• ½ tsp. ginger
• ½ tsp. cloves
• ¼ cup granulated sugar

Thoroughly cream shortening and brown sugar. Add beaten egg and molasses, beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients, mix well. Chill thoroughly, or overnight in a covered bowl. Shape into balls the size of walnuts, and dip one side in water then in the granulated sugar. Place sugared side up on ungreased cooky sheet, 2 or 3 inches apart. Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 15 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen big cookies or more.