Red Hot Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Cream together first six ingredients until smooth.
3. 3
   In another bowl combine dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Add the water and knead the dough until all ingredients are incorporated and the dough forms into one ball that holds together.
7. 7
   Cut ball into 4 equal pieces.
8. 8
   Divide each pieces into 12 equal pieces.
9. 9
   Wet the palms of your hands slightly while doing the next step.
10. 10
    Roll the dough into a ball between the palms of your hands then press and flatted the dough into a cookie(about 1/8-inch thick).
11. 11
    Place on a greased cookie sheet.
12. 12
    Bake cookies for 12 minutes or until edges begin to brown and cookies crisp up when cool.
13. 13
    Makes 4 dozen cookies.