New England Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses

Preparation

Cream
butter
in
a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1 cup sugar,
beating
until
light
and
fluffy.
Add
egg and molasses and beat well.
Sift together flour, soda and spices. Add
to creamed mixture, beating until smooth.
Chill 2 hours. Shape dough in 3/4 inch balls and roll in additional sugar to coat well.
Place
2
inches
apart
on greased baking sheet. Bake
at 350\u00b0
for 11 to 12 minutes.
Cool slightly on cookie sheet; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Yields about 6 dozen.