Emily'S Ginger Creams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add beaten eggs and molasses; beat well.
Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture.
Shape into small balls (1-inch).
Dip 1/2 surface into granulated sugar.
Bake 2 1/2-inches apart on greased cookie sheet at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes.