Silver Dollar City's Ginger Cookie

Preparation

• 1
  In mixing bowl sift flour, soda, spices, and salt.
  
• 2
  In a second mixing bowl cream shortening and 1 cup of sugar until fluffy. Add the molasses and egg. Beat the mixture for one minute. Add the flour mixture and mix low speed until combined.
  
• 3
  Shape the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls then roll in a small plate with remaining sugar. Arrange the balls of dough 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet or a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  
• 4
  Bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes or until light brown on bottom. Transfer to cooling rack.