Prep time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 12-15 minutes
Total time: 22-25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar, plus extra to roll the cookies in
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 cups flour
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream the shortening and sugar. Add the egg and molasses and mix well. Add the baking soda, cinnamon salt, ginger, and flour. Mix well. Roll into 1 inch balls, roll in sugar, and place on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Spray the bottom of a glass and press down on the balls. Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.