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Ingredients
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3/4 cup shortening
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1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup molasses
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 cup sugar
Directions
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Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft and creamy; gradually add brown sugar, beating well. Add egg and molasses, mixing well. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients; add flour mixture to shortening mixture, mixing well. Cover; chill 2 hours.
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Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll balls in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets; bake at 350˚ for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove crinkles to wire racks to cool.