Molasses-Spice Crinkles

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 large eggs 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 cup granulated sugar 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.8 cup shortening 
• 1 cup sparkling sugar 

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, beating well.
2. Add egg and molasses; beat well.
3. Combine flour and next 8 ingredients, stirring well.
4. Add one-fourth of flour mixture at a time to shortening mixture, beating at low speed after each addition until blended. Cover and chill 1 hour.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll in sparkling sugar.
6. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 375 for 9 to 11 minutes. (Tops will crack.)
8. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.