Ginger Snaps

By Crick

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup Molasses ( Green Label is best)
• 2 eggs
• 4 tsp baking soda
• 4 cups flour
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp nutmeg or cloves
• 1 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a 3 qt sauce pan over low heat. After cooling, mix well with sugar, molasses, well beaten egg, flour, salt, soda and spices. Chill overnight. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake in preheated 375° oven for 8 minutes.
Do Not Overcook!