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

Cream shortening, brown sugar, egg, and molasses. Sift flour, soda, ginger, salt, and cinnamon. Add to first mixture. Chill dough. Roll and cut. Bake at 375 degrees.