Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses thoroughly with an electric mixer or with a wooden spoon. Blend all dry ingredients in a separate bowl and combine with molasses mixture and stir or mix until combined. Refrigerate for one hour or longer.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough into 1¼ inch balls and roll in sugar. Place balls 3" apart on a greased baking sheet or a sheet lined with baking parchment paper. Sprinkle each cookie with 2 or 3 drops of water. Bake 10 - 12 minutes or just until set. Makes 4 dozen cookies, depending on the size you roll them.
Recipe by Baking and Eggs at https://bakingandeggs.com/2015/09/23/molasses-crinkle-cookies/