3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 tbsp. water
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and mix well. Combine egg and water. Add to molasses mixture and mix well. Combine dry ingredients. Add to molasses mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten with fork. Sprinkle with extra sugar. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes and transfer to wire rack.

Makes 2 dozen cookies.

Submitted by: Sarah Kennedy