2/3 c. melted shortening (cool)
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses

Mix the above ingredients.

ift and add:

2 tbsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt

Combine ingredients and chill. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and roll in sugar. Bake approximately 10 minutes at 350 degrees. When cool, frost with frosting made with powdered sugar and water.