Instructions: Melt shortening in saucepan. Let cool a bit, then add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat until well blended. Sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture. Mix well and chill dough in the refrigerator. Roll dough into about 1 inch balls and then roll them in sugar. Place on sprayed cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 8-10
minutes. Should make approximately 3 dozen cookies.

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