Ginger Snaps

My rating: 4 stars

Kids' rating: 3.5 stars

These are the chewiest gingers in all the land. If you want to impress the neighbors, and don't care that it's not really chocolate, dip half of each cookie in white chocolate and sprinkle with sprinkles. 

4 t baking soda

1 t salt

2 t ginger

1 t cloves

1 1/2 cups butter, softened

2 cups brown sugar (dark, if you're feeling extra)

1/2 c molasses

2 eggs

4 1/2 cups flour

Cream butter, sugar, molasses and eggs. Slowly add in dry ingredients. Scoop into balls and roll in sugar. 

Bake 10 minutes at 350°

Recipe stolen from the Cookie Jar