Grandmas Gingersnap Cookies
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
1 Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses.
3 In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
4 Scoop small portions of dough about 1 tbsp, roll them into balls, and then roll in granulated sugar.
5 Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
6 Cool for a few minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy the warm, spicy goodness!
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