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

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and molasses and beat well with a wooden spoon. Blend in dry ingredients gradually and mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonful and roll in sugar. Bake in 350 degree oven and watch for cookies to have a crinkled top and be firm, but not overdone. Sprinkle sugar on tops and cool. Makes 2 dozen.