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Cream together the shortening and brown sugar with an electric mixer or stand mixer. You could do this by hand, but I would warn against it.
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Add in the egg and molasses and thoroughly mix.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Turn the mixer to low speed and then slowly add the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
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Put the dough into a ball and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill till firm (at least 2 hours).
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Once the dough has been chilled for a couple of hours, it is time to make the cookies.
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Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit.
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Remove the dough from the refrigerator and Roll it into tablespoon sized balls.
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Roll the balls in granulated white sugar.
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Place on lightly greased or parchment lined cookie sheet.
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Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes.
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Leave on sheet one minute until set. Then remove to a cooling rack to allow them to cool completely.