Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Grease cookie sheets.
3. 3
   Put butter in a large mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Heat the molasses to the boiling point, then pour it over the butter.
6. 6
   Mix the dry ingredients and sift together.
7. 7
   Add butter and molasses.
8. 8
   Chill mixture thoroughly.
9. 9
   Place 1/4 of the mixture on a floured board and roll as thin as possible.
10. 10
    Cut shapes with a small round cutter that has been dipped in flour.
11. 11
    Roll the trimmings in with the next 1/4 of the dough.
12. 12
    Keeps remaining dough chilled.
13. 13
    Bake 8 to 12 minutes until crisp.