Gingersnap Cookies January 21, 2011

• 2 cups flour

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon ginger, ground
  

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  

• 3/4 cup shortening

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup molasses

• 1 egg

• Additional sugar for rolling

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, baking soda, salt and spices in medium bowl. Set aside.
Beat shortening and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Gradually stir in flour mixture until well mixed. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in additional sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 12 minutes. Store in airtight container

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