Preheat oven to 375

Sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon, soda, and salt.

Cream together shortening and sugar until fluffy.

Add egg and molasses and beat until smooth.

Stir in flour mixture.

Shape teaspoonfuls of dough into small balls.

Roll in granulated sugar.

Place two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; bake for 7 to 8 minutes just until cookies start to crack.