Gingersnaps

Wet Ingredients:

• ¾ C. Butter
• 1 C. Packed Brown Sugar
• 1 Egg
• ¼ C. Molasses

Directions:  Using a hand mixer, beat the above ingredients until they are thoroughly mixed.

Then add the dry ingredients:

• 2¼ C. Flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• ½ teaspoon Cloves
• ¼ teaspoon Salt

Directions:

• Thoroughly mix the above dry ingredients together with the wet ingredients.  
• Chill the dough for about an hour.  
• Shape the dough into small balls.  
• Roll the balls in granulated sugar. 
• Place the sugared balls on a cookie sheet.  
• Press the cookie down with a fork.  
• Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.  
• Store cooled cookies in a tightly covered plastic storage container.