Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg & molasses thoroughly. Measure flour by sifting. Blend all dry ingredients; stir in molasses mixture. Chill. Roll dough into 1 ¼” balls. Dip tops in sugar. Place balls, sugared side up, 3″ apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, at 360º, just until set but not hard. (Double recipe makes 3 cookie sheets full)