Ginger Snaps II Recipe

Cream together shortening and sugar add egg and beat until fluffy. Stir in molasses and mix well.

Sift all dry ingredients-twice then add to molasses mixture and mix well

Using a cookie scoop or spoon scoop out spoonfuls of dough and form into round balls. Roll tops of balls in sugar.

Place the round balls on a cookie sheet these cookies flatten as they bake.

Bake for exactly 9 minutes in a preheated 350 degree (175 degree C) oven. Remove from baking sheet and cool.