Ginger Cookies

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
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• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:

Heat shortening and sugar. Cool. Add beaten egg and molasses. Stir in dry ingredients. Mix well. Refrigerate dough. Roll into balls; dip in sugar and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F until light brown, about 10-12 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA