1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. dark molasses
2 eggs
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream sugar and shortening. Mix together remaining ingredients. Drop onto greased cookie sheet or roll into balls and dip in sugar, then on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.