• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2-1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 Tb. ginger
• 1/2 c. sour milk
• 1/2 c. molasses

Cream the shortening, add the sugar, and mix well. Beat the egg and add it. Sift the dry ingredients and add alternately with the milk and molasses. Drop on greased sheets and bake in a moderate oven for about 15 or 20 minutes.

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