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.