Cream together shortening and brown sugar.

Stir in egg and molasses and mix well.

Fold in dry ingredients and stir.

Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).

Preheat oven to 350°.

Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.

Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes.

Leave on sheet one minute until set.

I changed the amount of salt in here. My original recipe calls for 1 tsp of salt but that may be too much for some. A few people have made it as is (the majority) with no complaints on salt, however a few commented it was too much. I think 1/2 tsp can be used with no alterations to the recipe. I will leave it up to you either way you still WIN !