Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• additional sugar

Directions:

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar.
2. 2
   Beat in the egg and molasses.
3. 3
   Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
5. 5
   Dip one side of each ball into sugar; place with sugar side up on a greased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned and crinkly.

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