2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. molasses
1 c. sugar

Sift flour, salt, soda, ginger and cinnamon. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Shape into balls using a rounded tablespoon of dough. Dip in sugar. Flatten ball and put on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Yields 4 dozen cookies.