Soft Gingersnaps

Sift together and set aside: 3 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp ginger 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt In large bowl cream until fluffy: 1 1/4 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 1/4 + 1/8 cup molasses Add dry ingredients and mix well. Form 3/4 to 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes at 350 degrees. The top should start to crack a bit. Do not overbake or the cookies will be dry. (I bake the cookies about 8 minutes. Yields 8 dozen small cookies