Chewy Ginger Snaps

i'm not huge on ginger snaps- they're simply too hard & spicy. however, i have a recipe that makes a lovely batch of mild & chewy snaps- and they're awesome!!

You Need:

3/4 cup butter- softened

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup molasses

2 cups flour

1 egg

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp ginger

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup crystallized ginger- minced (make it a "heavy" 1/2 cup- ie: full)

Directions:

Combine butter, sugar, molasses & egg- beat well.

Sift together dry ingredients & add to wet mixture- mix well.

Add the minced ginger- mix well. Chill the mix for 1 hour+

Preheat oven to 375°

Using a small ice cream scoop- form 1- inch balls and roll in granulated sugar (i use a mix of white & raw sugar) Place on a greased cookie sheet (or use Reynold's Heavy Duty Non-Stick Foil- it works like a dream!) 2 inches apart.

Bake 8-10 min (8 for chewy. 10 for less chewy. i do 8.)

Makes about 3 dozen.

Enjoy & God Bless