Directions

1. In a bowl, cream together the brown sugar and the shortening.
2. Add the molasses and mix well.
3. Add the egg and mix well.
4. Add the baking soda, flour, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
5. Mix well.
6. Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls.
7. Mix ½ cup white sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon and place in a shallow bowl. Roll each cookie ball in the sugar mixture.
8. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Slightly flatten each cookie ball. Place in a 375-degree oven for about 10 minutes.
9. Enjoy!