Ginger Snaps

One of the most perfect holiday cookies, but really it can work at any time of year. Give this ginger snap recipe a try.

Yields: Approximately 3 dozen cookies

You’ll Need:

• ¼ cup softened, butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar (you can leave out 1 to 2 Tablespoons) 
• ¼ cup dark molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup crystallized ginger

Directions:

• Preheat to 375 degrees F. 
• Combine butter, sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well. 
• Sift all dry ingredients together. Add the dry to the wet mixture. Mix well. Add ginger chips and mix throughout. 
• Chill mixture for one hour. 
• Form 1-inch balls.
• Roll balls in granulated sugar (this is optional).
• Place on a greased cookie sheet, approximately 2- inches apart. 
• Bake 8-10 minutes.