| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 3 dozen |
INGREDIENTS
* 3/4 cup shortening
* 1 cup white sugar
* 1/4 cup light molasses
* 1 egg
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
* Cream together shortening and sugar, add egg and beat until fluffy. Stir in molasses and mix well.
* Sift all dry ingredients-twice, then add to molasses mixture and mix well
* Using a cookie scoop or spoon scoop out spoonfuls of dough and form into round balls. Roll tops of balls in sugar.
* Place the round balls on a cookie sheet, these cookies flatten as they bake.
* Bake for exactly 9 minutes in a preheated 350 degree (175 degree C) oven. Remove from baking sheet and cool.
