3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
4 tbsp. sorghum molasses
2 c. flour
2 level tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon

In a mixing bowl, mix the shortening, sugar, egg, and molasses. Sift the dry ingredients and add to the molasses mixture, mixing well. Roll into small walnut sized balls and roll in sugar. Space them on cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned. Be careful not to over cook them. They may still be soft when you remove them from the oven. Let them set for a few minutes and then place on a wire rack to cool.