Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Blend shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg, molasses and dry ingredients, except flour; mix well.
Gradually add flour. Roll dough by hand into a small ball about the size of a quarter. Roll dough ball in granulated sugar.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet; do not flatten!
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.