SNAPPY GINGER COOKIES

¾ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350º. Place shortening and sugar in large mixing bowl; cream until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat well.

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Gradually add to shortening mixture; mix well.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets and place on wire racks to cool.