Thoroughly mix wet ingredients together - - shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.
Blend all dry ingredients together and then stir into the wet ingredients.
Chill cookie dough for 1 hour.
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts.
Dip tips of balls into sugar.
Place, sugared side up, 3 apart on a greased baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	862.87 Kcal (3613 kJ)
Calories from fat	329.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.62g	56%
Cholesterol	27.28mg	9%
Sodium	1654.73mg	69%
Potassium	366.19mg	8%
Total Carbs	129.97g	43%
Sugars	79.45g	318%
Dietary Fiber	5.76g	23%
Protein	7.29g	15%
Iron	4.4mg	24%
Calcium	215.6mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	434.88 Kcal (1821 kJ)
Calories from fat	166.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.46g	56%
Cholesterol	13.75mg	9%
Sodium	833.97mg	69%
Potassium	184.56mg	8%
Total Carbs	65.5g	43%
Sugars	40.04g	318%
Dietary Fiber	2.9g	23%
Protein	3.67g	15%
Iron	2.2mg	24%
Calcium	108.7mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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