Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Combine sugar, flour, salt, soda and spices.
3. 3
   Stir lightly.
4. 4
   Cut in shortening to resemble coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Stir in molasses and egg.
6. 6
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in sugar.
7. 7
   Place on ungreased baking sheets.
8. 8
   Remove immediately from cookie sheets when done.
9. 9
   Bake 10 minutes.