Step 1

Cream shortening and sugar.

Step 2

Add molasses; blend well.

Step 3

Add egg and beat until smooth.

Step 4

Sift together flour, soda, salt, and spices.

Step 5

Mix together with wet ingredients.

Step 6

Form into 1" balls.

Step 7

Roll in sugar.

Step 8

Flatten slightly with the bottom of a juice glass dipped in sugar. Place 2" apart on well greased cookie sheet.

Step 9

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. (Watch first batch closely as my oven runs a little hot.) Remove immediately and cool on toweling or wire racks.