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Cracked Top Ginger Cookies

Soft and chewy molasses cookies with ginger, cinnamon, cloves spices!
Course Dessert - cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 36 cookies
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. shortening Crisco
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/3 c. sugar for rolling

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and shortening.
  • Add in egg and molasses. Mix until well-combined.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and spices until well-blended.
  • Add flour mixture to mixing bowl, beating until well-combined.
  • Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll the balls in granulated sugar.
  • Place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  • Enjoy!