Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3/4 c. shortening
    1 c. brown sugar
    1 egg
    1/4 c. molasses
    1/4 c. sugar (for dipping)
    2 3/4 c. sifted flour
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1 tsp. ginger
    1 tsp. cinnamon
    2 tsp. soda
Preparation
    Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
    Blend in egg, then add molasses.
    Sift flour and all dry ingredients together. Gradually add flour to other ingredients.
    Blend for 3 to 4 minutes.
    Shape into balls the size of a quarter.
    Dip into sugar. Place on cookie sheet sugar side up.
    With finger, add a drop of water to each if you like cracked cookie look.
    Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
    Makes 4 dozen.

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