Ginger Snaps

Step 1

Mix together dry ingredients.

Step 2

Add finely grated ginger (or grated AND chopped), mixing to coat ginger. Put aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, beat butter until creamy.

Step 4

Beat in sugar a bit at a time.

Step 5

Beat in egg and molasses, then add flour a bit at a time. Mix until well blended.

Step 6

Roll dough into 1" balls and place 2" apart on baking sheets. I prefer to press tops with sugared fork, but they can be baked as is.

Step 7

Bake at 350 F for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool on cookie sheet for one minutes, then remove to wire rack to finish cooling.