Our young testers loved these cookies, especially the crackled, sugary tops.

Mix thoroughly

Stir in

3/4 cup soft shortening 1 cup brown sugar

(packed) l egg 1/4 cup molasses

2 1/4 cups sifted Gold Medal Flour 2 teaspoons soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger

Chill dough.

Heat oven to 375°.

Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts.

Dip tops in sugar. Place, sugared-side-up, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet.

Sprinkle each cooky with 2 or 3 drops of water for a crackled surface.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes, just until set but not hard.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Little sisters like to get in the fun and cook, too.

Roll dough to the size of large walnuts.

Dip tops in sugar.