2 c. flour
1 tbsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. or more molasses

Mix shortening, egg, sugar and molasses with blender until well blended. Mix dry ingredients. Add slowly to shortening/egg/sugar mixture. When all ingredients are well mixed, roll into ping-pong ball sized balls. Roll in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Easily doubled.