Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cream shortening, sugar, and egg until fluffy. Add molasses and mix well.
Add remaining ingredients into a separate bowl and whisk well to combine. Add dry mixture to sugar mixture a little at a time until combined.
Divide dough into 18 pieces, roll each into a ball and roll in sugar.
Place cookies on an ungreased pan and bake 11-13 minutes
