Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 Tbsp. molasses
1 egg

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add egg and molasses.
Sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture.
Chill overnight.
Form in small balls and roll in sugar.
Do not press down.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Let stand in pan for 30 to 60 seconds.
For soft cookies, bake 8 minutes.
For crispier cookies, bake 10 minutes. Cookies will crack on top.
Makes about 3 dozen.