Reva's Molasses Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

1 1/2 c granulated sugar
3/4 c vegetable shortening
2 c all purpose flour
1/4 c molasses
1 egg
2 ts baking soda
1/2 ts ginger
1 ts cinnamon
1/2 ts salt
1/8 in a bowl
1 cup sugar with the melted shortening
1/2 cup sugar in a shallow dish

Instructions

completely. Place on the prepared cookie sheet, about 2 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies spread and are lightly browned on the bottom. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Store in an airtight Recipe from: "Firehouse Cooking: Food from North America's Bravest" by R.G. Adams (Penguin). Submitted by Susan Wolfe ----