1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Put shortening and sugar in a large bowl. Beat well.
Add eggs and molasses and beat until light.
Stir flour, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon.
Roll pieces of dough into small balls.
Place into a greased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle the tops with a little white sugar.
Bake 12-14 minutes.
Let cool and enjoy!