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Recipe of the day December 20 - More Cookies!

17 years ago

Molasses Crinkles Cookies Recipe

3/4 C. soft shortening

1 C. brown sugar, packed

1 egg

1/4 C. molasses

2 1/4 C. flour, sifted

2 t. baking soda

1/4 t. salt

1/2 t. ground cloves

1 t. cinnamon

1 t. ginger

Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses thoroughly. Sift together remaining ingredients and stir in. Chill dough.

Heat oven to 375° F. Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts. Dip tops in sugar. Place sugared side up, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle each cookie with 2 or 3 drops of water to produce a crackled surface. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set but not hard.

Yield: About 4 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies.

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