Molasses Cookies

1 cup packed dark brown sugar

1/2 cup vegetable shortening

1/2 cup molasses

1 large egg

2-1/4 cups flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup granulated sugar

Cooking spray

Combine brown sugar & shortening in a large bowl; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses & egg; beat well. Combine flour through salt, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture; beat at low speed until just blended. Cover; freeze 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375°.
Place water in a small bowl. Place sugar in another. Lightly coat hands with cooking spray. Shape dough into 1" balls. Dip top into water; dip wet side into sugar. Place balls, sugar side up, 1.5" apart on baking tray coated with cooking spray. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from pans; cool on wire racks.

Yields 4 dozen cookies

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: Calories - 66 Fat - 2 g Cholesterol - 4 mg Sodium - 67 mg Carbohydrates - 11.8 g Fiber - .2 g Protein - .7 g