2 3/4 c  Sifted flour
1/3 c  Brown sugar
1 ts Baking soda
1/3 c  Dark molasses
1 ts Salt
1    Egg, well beaten
2 ts Cinnamon
1/3 c  Melted shortening or butter
1 1/4 ts Ginger, ground

Sift flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and sugar into bowl. Add brown
sugar, molasses, egg, and melted shortening. Stir to mix thoroughly. Chill
dough for at least one hour. Roll on floured board to 1/4″ thickness. Cut
with floured cutters and bake on a greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for
8 to 10 minutes.