1 c. white sugar
3/4 c. shortening or butter
1 egg
4 tbsp. molasses
1 lg. tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour

Cream sugar and shortening or butter. Add 1 egg; mix thoroughly. Add ginger, cinnamon and soda. Add flour and mix well. Roll into balls. Dip in sugar and bake until done in 350 degree oven.