Double Ginger Crackle Cookies

Gingery! Yeah! original found in canadian homemakers magazine in 1999.

Cream together shortening and sugar.

Add egg and molasses and mix well.

Stir together the flour , soda , salt , spices and candied ginger.

Blend into the creamed mixture.

Shape into balls about 1-inch in diameter.

Roll balls in granulated sugar.

Place about 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350f for 8-10 minutes or until golden.

Careful not to overbake.

Cookies should be slightly soft when removed from the oven.

Allow to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing to racks to complete cooling.

shortening, sugar, egg, molasses, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, candied ginger, ground ginger, cinnamon, clove, granulated sugar