1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. dark molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
Sugar

Mix 1 cup sugar, shortening, molasses and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls; dip tops in sugar. Place balls, sugared sides up, about 3 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake until edges are set (centers will be soft), 10 to 12 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheet.