Molasses Crinkles

Ingredients:
- 3/4 c. shortening
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 c. molasses
- 2 1/4 c. sifted plain flour
- 2 tsp. soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ginger

Directions:
- Mix together the first 4 ingredients.
- Sift together and stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Chill dough.
- (You can make the day before or longer and freeze dough.)
- Take out of refrigerator; cut in thin slices.
- Cut each slice into 4 sections.
- Roll each section into balls the size of marbles or walnuts.
- Dip tops of balls in sugar.
- Place balls, sugared side up, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
- Touch each cookie with your finger dipped in water to dampen sugar.
- Bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes.