Ingredients
1 c. butter flavored shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tarter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbs. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. sugar for rolling cookie in
Preparation
Cream shortening and sugar, add egg and molasses. In a separate bowl mix together flour, soda, cream of tarter and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet. Scoop with a 1" cookie scoop and coat the tops with the extra 1/4 cup of sugar. Place on a baking sheet lined with a sil pat or parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.