Ginger Cookies

Makes 3 dozen • From the kitchen of Virginia Jean Johns

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
4 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups flour
granulated sugar for dipping

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cream shortening and sugar.

3. Beat in egg and molasses.

4. Add soda, ginger, cinnamon, and flour and mix well.

5. Roll in balls the size of walnuts.

6. Dip in granulated sugar.

7. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down with fork.

8. Bake for 8 minutes.