Categories: Cookies, Dessert

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. Cream shortening and brown sugar until fluffy; add egg and lemon rind, beating well.

2. Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ginger, and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll each in sugar.

3. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

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