Ginger Crackles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
3/4 c. shortening
1 Tbsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1 egg (unbeaten)
1/2 c. molasses
sugar (used to roll dough in)

Preparation

Measure dry ingredients
together.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Beat in eggs and molasses.
Blend all together.
Form into 1-inch balls.
Roll in sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
They get crisp as they cool.