Christmas Gingersnaps

Gingerbread is one of those trademark scents of Christmas. I found some molasses at Carrefour (a big chain store from France) a while ago, and bought it with Christmas in mind. The time has finally come, and yesterday I baked up a storm. I made about 7-8 dozen cookies, and there are only about 8 left after 24 hours. Granted I did take them to a party, but they seem to be a hit! Thy were soft and chewy, which is how cookies should ALWAYS be. I'm posting this recipe on here for anyone who wants to try and also so that I can look back at my blog to find it next year when I want to make them again (haha) since I'll probably lose the paper I wrote it on. So, Merry Christmas all, and enjoy some gingerbread if you get a chance!

Ingredients (makes about 4 dozen, I doubled it):

1 cup white sugar

3/4 cup butter/margarine

1/4 cup molasses

1 egg

2 c flour

Spices: ginger 1-2tsp, cinnamon 1 tsp, nutmeg 0.5 tsp

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

Directions:

Mix together sugar, butter, eggs, and molasses

Sift together flour with spices, baking soda and salt, then add to other mixture

Roll into balls and roll in white sugar

Place on ungreased pan and flatten with a fork

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes

For best results, let cool on pan for a few minutes and then place on a wire rack or flip them over.

Merry Christmas!!