Great Grandmother'S Cookies
["1 1/4 c. sugar", "1 c. shortening (part butter)", "1 egg, well beaten", "1 c. molasses (prefer the light molasses)", "1 1/2 tsp. ginger", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "2 tsp. soda, softened in 3 Tbsp. hot water", "1/4 tsp. vinegar", "1/4 tsp. salt", "approximately 4 1/2 c. flour"]
["Mix all ingredients well and chill several hours before rolling out. Cut and sprinkle with sugar before baking. Bake in a moderate 375\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes."]
["sugar", "shortening", "egg", "molasses", "ginger", "cinnamon", "soda", "vinegar", "salt", "flour"]