Grandma's Molasses Crinkles

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Garnish: sugar

Preparation

1. Combine eggs, sugars, shortening and molasses in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, sift together remaining ingredients except garnish.
2. Gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture; cover and chill thoroughly. Roll dough into one-inch balls.
3. Dip tops into sugar and place on lightly greased baking sheets, sugar-side up. Press tops down lightly with a fork to flatten.
4. If desired, sprinkle each cookie with a few drops of water for a more crackled surface. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.