Ginger Snaps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, salt, baking soda and spices together.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Grease 2 large cookie sheets with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, cream the butter and both sugars until smooth.
7. 7
   Add the egg, molasses and lemon zest.
8. 8
   Beat well.
9. 9
   Gradually add the dry ingredients.
10. 10
    Beat until smooth.
11. 11
    Dust teaspoonfuls of dough with the sugar.
12. 12
    Drop them onto the cookie sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
13. 13
    Flatten each piece into a disc.
14. 14
    Bake until lightly golden, about 10 to 15 minutes.
15. 15
    Set aside to cool.