Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Sift together flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon and salt.
Cream shortening until soft.
Beat in egg and molasses and gradually add sugar.
Sift dry ingredients over creamed mixture; blend well. Form in small balls by rolling them tightly.
Roll balls in granulated sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 300\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
If less spicy cookie is desired, use only 1 teaspoon ginger.