Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks butter
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
3/4 c. molasses
3 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Cream together butter, sugars, spices and salt.
Add egg and mix thoroughly.
Add molasses and blend.
Sift together twice flour, baking soda and baking powder.
Add to molasses mixture and stir until blended.
Chill well.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Using a floured rolling pin, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on floured pastry cloth or board.
Use cookie cutter to press out desired shapes.
Place on greased baking sheets and bake 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 30.