3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. molasses
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Roll in balls and then in granulated sugar; place on cookie sheets. Place balls 2 to 3 inches apart. Cookies will flatten while baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.