Christmas Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 3/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/4 c. butter
7/8 c. molasses
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel

Preparation

Sift flour, measure 7 cups and sift with soda, salt and spices.
Sift 1/2 cup flour and set aside to use only if needed. Measure sugar, butter and molasses.
Turn molasses into small pan and warm slightly; add brown sugar and stir until melted.
Add butter, blending in well.
Stir in eggs, one at a time.
Batter is smooth.
Add orange peel.
Stir in dry ingredients.
Gradually add sufficient flour to make a soft dough that can be kneaded.
Knead until smooth.
Keep tightly covered and refrigerate overnight. Roll out and cut in desired shapes.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.