Dusty Miller Cookies a.k.a. Molasses Crinkles

Step 1

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Cream shortening and sugar.Mix in egg and molasses.Sift flour, soda, and spices together then add to sugar mixture.Chill dough for at least 20 minutes.Form into walnut sized balls.Place ball top or roll ball in either granulated sugar or confectioner’s sugar.Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheet about 3″ apart.Bake until set but not hard, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 2

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Step 3

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Cream shortening and sugar.Mix in egg and molasses.Sift flour, soda, and spices together then add to sugar mixture.Chill dough for at least 20 minutes.Form into walnut sized balls.Place ball top or roll ball in either granulated sugar or confectioner’s sugar.Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheet about 3″ apart.Bake until set but not hard, about 10 to 12 minutes.