Molasses Crinkles

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

Preparation:
Mix together till creamy, shortening and brown sugar. Add egg and molasses. Beat till fluffy. Sift together, flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Mix with wet ingredients.
Roll into balls, set on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 F for 12-15 min.

NOTE: These cookies will flatten and the top will crackle. The texture will be a mixture of crispy and slightly chewy.