Classic Gingersnap Cookies

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This is a classic gingersnap cookie with a definate bite, you may omit the cayenne if desired, the longer the cookie is baked the crispier it will be, these are very good!!

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Steps

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Set oven to 375 degrees f.

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Grease a cookie / baking sheet.

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In a bowl cream butter or margarine with 1-1 / 4 cups sugar until smooth.

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Beat in egg and molasses until blended.

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In another bowl mix flour with ginger powder , cinnamon , baking soda and salt.

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Add to the creamed mixture and beat until just blended.

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Roll dough into 1-inch balls.

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Roll balls generously in sugar to coat.

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Place on cookie / baking sheet about 2-inches apart.

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Bake 8-10 minutes , or until the outsides are crackly looking.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, egg, molasses, flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, cayenne pepper