Molasses Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   In lg.
2. 2
   mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg.
3. 3
   In separate medium-size bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
4. 4
   Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, blending after each addition, until the dough is evenly mixed.
5. 5
   Heat oven to 375 degrees.
6. 6
   Put the 1/2 c of sugar in medium-size bowl.
7. 7
   Using floured hands, shape the dough into balls the size of whole walnuts.
8. 8
   Rol the balls in the sugar, then place them on a lg, lightly greased baking sheet, leaving a couple of inches between them.
9. 9
   Bake for 8-9 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a cooling rack.