Maple-Spice Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Grease a baking sheet.
3. 3
   Cream the shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
4. 4
   Beat in the maple syrup and eggs, one at a time.
5. 5
   Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
6. 6
   Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture, a little at a time, and mix until well blended. The dough will be sticky.
7. 7
   Sprinkle granulated sugar onto a sheet of wax paper.
8. 8
   Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and dip the tops into the sugar.
9. 9
   Place the balls 2-inches apart on the baking sheet.
10. 10
    Bake for 12 to 13 minutes, or until light golden brown and the center is set; do not overbake.
11. 11
    Let cool on baking sheet for 1 minute.
12. 12
    Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.