Louisiana Molasses Cookies

I got the recipe out of Louisiana cookbook.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Yields: 60 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger (ground)
•  sugar
• 1  cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 2  cups flour (all-purpose)

Directions

1. Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy in a large mixing bowl; add egg, beating well.
2. Gradually add molasses, mixing well.
3. Combine remaining ingredients, except additional sugar; add to sugar mixture, mixing well.
4. Chill until dough can be easily rolled into 1-inch balls.
5. Roll each ball in sugar; place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. (Do not substitute syrup for molasses).