Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1 egg1/4 cup molasses2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until tops crack and edges are slightly firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
