Lemon Crinkle Cookies

• shortening↗1⁄2 cup
• firmly packed brown sugar1 cup
• egg↗1
• grated fresh lemon rind↗1 tablespoon
• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cream of tartar↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground ginger↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1 pinch
• sugar↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream shortening and brown sugar until fluffy; add egg and lemon rind, beating well.

2. 2

   Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ginger, and salt; stir into creamed mixture.

3. 3

   Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll each in sugar.

4. 4

   Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

5. 5

   Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.