Ginger Crinkles

• 2 c. sifted flour
• 3 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 1/3 c. sugar, divided
• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1/4 c. light molasses
• 1 egg, slightly beaten

1. Sift flour, soda, salt and spices; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, use electric mixer at medium speed and gradually add 1 cup sugar to the shortening, creaming until light and fluffy.
3. Blend in molasses and eggs.
4. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until combined. Refrigerate 1 hour.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in remaining 1/3 cup sugar.
6. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake in 350u0b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool 1 minute before removing to wire rack to cool.

flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, sugar, shortening, light molasses, egg

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=661500 (may not work)