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

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and molasses. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by teaspoons about 2 inches apart. Bake 8 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from sheet. While warm, frost with vanilla frosting (powdered sugar, vanilla, butter, and milk).