Lion House Ginger Cookies

1/2 c granulated sugar

½ c brown sugar

¾ c shortening

¼ cup molasses

1 egg

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 t soda

¼ t salt

1 t cinnamon

1 ½ t ginger

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large mixing bowl, combine sugars and shortening until mixture is light and fluffy.  Add molasses and egg.  Beat well.  Add flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger and beat well.  Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again.  Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.  Press down each cookie with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.   Bake for 8-10 minutes, being careful not to over bake.  Makes approximately 2 ½ dozen cookies.