Preheat oven to 375°

Mix together shortening, sugar, egg, molasses.

Sift together dry ingredients and add to wet mixture... mix well, chill dough for 1 hour.

Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, form into balls then roll in powdered sugar, place on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack.

*Note - For best baking results, let each cookie sheet cool slightly before placing the next batch.