Pilgrim Molasis Crinkles

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 tespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup molasis
• 1/2 cup grnulated sugar
• Water for sprinkling

1. In medium bowl, sift the first six ingredients; lightly whisk and set aside.
2. Beat shortening until creamy with mixer on low speed. Add brown sugar and beat medium speed until smooth. Add egg and beat until smooth. Beat in molasis.
3. Add half of the flour mixture and beat at low speed until blended. Add remining flour mixture and beat until blended, scraping sides of the bowl.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
5. Preheat oven to 375F.
6. Line baking sheet with parchment, or leave ungreased.
7. Remove dough from refrigertor and let soften for esier handling. Place granulated sugar in a small bowl.
8. Using a Tablespoon measure, scoop dough and roll in your hands into 1 1/2" ball. Roll in granulated sugar to coat. Place cookies on sheet 2 inches apart.
9. Sprinkle each cookie with water and bake 10-12 minutes until tops are firm when lightly touched (longer for more crunchy).
10. Let cookies firm before transferring to cooling rack.

flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, shortening, brown sugar, egg, molasis, grnulated sugar, water

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pilgrim-molasis-crinkles-1209002 (may not work)