1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. grated lemon peel
3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
squeeze of lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for dipping)

Mix shortening, sugar and egg thoroughly; blend in lemon rind. Measure flour in separate bowl with all other dry ingredients; slowly stir into sugar mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls. Dip top of ball into granulated sugar.

Bake 350°F on a ungreased cookie sheet for 10 -14 minutes. Remove from sheet to cool. Good cookie to make ahead and freeze.