3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 egg
4 tbsp. molasses
2 - 2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. white sugar to roll balls in

Cream shortening, brown sugar and white sugar. Add beaten egg. Add molasses and 1/2 dry ingredients; mix well. Blend in other 1/2 of dry ingredients. Roll into balls approximate size of walnuts. Dip in sugar and place 1" apart on cookie sheet. Drop 1 drop of water on each cookie. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cookies will crack into lacy look, water makes glazed look.