Eloise’s Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup white sugar, or as needed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Beat 1 cup white sugar and shortening together in a large bowl until light and creamy. Add molasses and egg; beat until smooth.

Whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into shortening mixture until dough is just-combined.

Pour 1/2 cup white sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in sugar to coat; place 2-inches apart on a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes.