2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking soda

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream shortening and molasses. Beat in egg. Add sugar, then cinnamon, ginger and baking soda. Gradually add in flour. Place on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes.

Makes about 2 dozen

Submitted by: Lulu Jaboskens