Molasses Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening (Crisco butter flavor)
1 c. sugar (1/2 c. works just as well)
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger (1/2 that if ginger is fresh)
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add molasses and egg.
Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture.
Roll in balls about the size of a small walnut; roll balls in granulated sugar.
Place on a cookie sheet, spaced about 1-inch apart and bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes. Yield:
4 dozen.