Cardamom Snaps

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cardamom
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar

In a bowl beat shortening with mixer on med speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and 1 1/2 tsp of cardamom reserving a 1/2 teaspoons Beat until combined.
Beat in molasses and egg. Beat in flour.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in the 1/4 sugar combined with reserved 1/2 tsp cardamom.
Bake 375* for about 10 mins or until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked. (don't over bake)Cool on wire rack.