Soft & Chewy Ginger Cookies

This recipe is one of my husband's favorites.  I got it from his mom.

Makes appoximately 2 dozen cookies.

3/4 cup shortening  I use half butter and half coconut oil.
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses; can use part honey if desired
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 and 1/4 cups flour

Beat together in order listed.  I use a #30 dipper to make dough into balls, but you can also use your hands.  Roll in sugar.  Flatten slightly.  Bake at 325 for 10 to 12 minutes.  I accidentally baked at 350 and they turned out fine.