Ginger Snaps

 

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INGREDIENTS: 

• • 1½  cups butter (softened)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • Additional Sugar 

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. 
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 
3. Beat in molasses. 
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
5. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. 
6. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. 
7. Bake at 350 °F for 8-12 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before moving to wire racks.

Yields: 5 Dozen

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