Shaped 
Christmas Cookies

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Additional sugar

Cream shortening; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well.

Combine flour, soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl; add to creamed mixture, mixing well.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and roll in additional sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes; remove to wire racks, using a spatula, and cool completely.

Yield: 7 dozen.

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