Ginger Snap Cookies

I love making these cookies in the fall but they're great any time of year! The house smells amazing when I make them and it always reminds me of a crisp fall night gathered around a bonfire with family and friends.

GINGER SNAP COOKIES

• ¾ cup butter

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup white sugar

• 1 egg

• ¼ cup molasses

• 1 tablespoon ground ginger

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 2 cups flour

• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses.

3. Mix dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. Form into teaspoon-sized balls by hand or with a cookie scoop and roll in granulated sugar to coat lightly.

4. Bake about 1 ½ inches apart for 10-12 minutes.

5. Yield: 75 cookies