This cookie recipe was clipped from either a cookbook or recipe sheet, likely from Robin Hood Flour since it’s mentioned as an ingredient. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.

MOLASSES CRINKLES

2 1/4 cups ROBIN HOOD Instant Blending All-Purpose Flour
2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup molasses
1 egg
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Granulated sugar

POUR…or spoon flour into dry measuring cup. Level off and pour measured flour onto waxed paper.

ADD…soda, salt and spices to flour. Stir well to blend.

CREAM…sugar, shortening, molasses and egg thoroughly.

ADD…blended dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix well.

SHAPE…dough into 1-inch balls.

DIP…tops in sugar.

PLACE…on ungreased baking sheet.

BAKE…at 350° for 12-15 minutes.

YIELD…4½- 5 dozen cookies.