Ingredients

2cupsflour

1tspgingerground

1tspcinnamonground

2tspbaking soda

½tspsalt

¾cupshortening

1cupwhite sugarplus extra for rolling

1egg

¼cupmolasses

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cream shortening, sugar, and egg until fluffy. Add molasses and mix well.

Add remaining ingredients into a separate bowl and whisk well to combine. Add dry mixture to sugar mixture a little at a time until combined.

Divide dough into 18 pieces, roll each into a ball and roll in sugar.

Place cookies on an ungreased pan and bake 11 to 13 minutes