Evelyn Herron's Molasses Crinkles. Even at the age of 8, while running in and out of the house in Blooming Prairie, the smell of cinnamon, ginger and cloves coming from the oven was intoxicating. I remember stopping in the kitchen and asking my grandmother, Evelyn, what these little jewels were. "Molasses Crinkles". Ahhhh.... it was love at first bite. The wonderful association I had with these cookies from that moment on has stayed with me all these years. It is with joy, love and heartfelt thanks to my Gran that I conclude the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies with this very special recipe of hers. Like everything Grandmothers do, these cookies are perfect. Simple, delicious gingerbread cookies with a slightly cruchy outside and soft chewy inside.
Some years later when I started cooking, she sent me her recipe. Her handwritten copy is one that I truly treasure. Thanks, Gran... and Merry Christmas everyone.
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller
Evelyn Herron's Molasses Crinkles
Makes about 3 dozen
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
4 tablespoons molasses
2 1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoon baking soda
Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and molasses. Beat together. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for an "hour or so" so dough won't be so sticky. Shape into small balls. Roll in sugar. Put on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for about 8 minutes.
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