Molasses Cookies

Ingredients:
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 c. shortening
- 1/4 c. molasses
- 2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. ginger
- 2 tsp. soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:
- Cream together sugar and egg.
- Melt shortening and add molasses, flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon and salt.
- Mix all together.
- Chill for 1 hour.
- Roll in small balls and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 375° for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Makes 4 dozen.