Louisiana Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
1/2 teaspoon ginger (ground)
sugar
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups flour (all-purpose)

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy in a large mixing bowl; add egg, beating well.
Gradually add molasses, mixing well.
Combine remaining ingredients, except additional sugar; add to sugar mixture, mixing well.
Chill until dough can be easily rolled into 1-inch balls.
Roll each ball in sugar; place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
(Do not substitute syrup for molasses).