Ginger Snaps Recipe

Ingredients

3 3/4 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

4 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground cloves

1/4 tsp. salt

12 tbsp. butter (1 1/2 sticks)

1 2/3 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 cup dark molasses

2 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. grated lemon peel

Beat on medium speed until fluffy and well blended 12 Tbsp. butter (1 1/2 sticks) 1 2/3 cup sugar

add and beat until well combined 2 large eggs 1/2 cup dark molasses 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. grated lemon zest

Pull of pieces of dough and roll into 1 inch balls. Space 1.5" apart on baking sheets and pat down slightly to flatten

bake 10 - 13 minutes at 350 makes 6 dozen