Ginger Snaps

Ginger Snaps

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Melt butter, let cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well.
2. Mix dry ingredients and add to first molasses mixture. Beat well.
3. Chill for 1 hour.
4. Form 1-inch balls and bake on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.