Molasses Crinkles Cookies recipe

I've been making these cookies for decades. They make such marvelous snacks with a glass of milk.

Molasses Crinkles

¾ c shortening
1 c brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
¼ c molasses
2-¼ c sifted flour
2 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
Granulated sugar

Mix shortening, sugar, egg, and molasses thoroughly. Blend all dry ingredients; stir in. Chill.

Heat oven to 375°. Roll dough in 1 ¼" balls. Dip tops in sugar. Place balls, sugared side up, 3" apart on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 2 or 3 drops of water. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or just until set but not hard.

Makes 4 doz. Cookies.