Chewy Ginger Snaps

Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ounces crystallized ginger, chopped coarsely

Ginger fans will love these deliciously chewy ginger snaps. Tested and tasted, these are the best snaps of all!

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine softened butter, sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to wet mixture. Mix well. Chill for 1 hour. Form 1 inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 8-10 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

This recipe is from the Ginger People, www.gingerpeople.com

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