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Karen's Molasses Crinkles
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 48
I make these every Christmas. They are a favorite
Ingredients:
3/4 cup soft shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
Directions:
1. Mix first four ingredients; then sift and stir in remaining ingredients.
2. Chill dough.
3. Roll into balls the size of large walnuts.
4. Dip tops in sugar.
5. Place sugared side up, 3 apart on greased baking sheet.
6. Sprinkle each cookie with 2-3 drops of water to produce a cracked surface.
7. Bake until set, not hard, 10-12 minutes, at 375°.
8. Yield: 4 doz.
9. cookies.
By RecipeOfHealth.com