Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Beat shortening in a large bowl.
Gradually add sugar, beating well.
Add egg and molasses; mix thoroughly.
Combine flour, soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Add mixture 1/4 at a time to creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
Shape into 3/4-inch balls.
Roll in sugar.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 minutes.
Remove to wire racks to cool.