Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1

   Into a large bowl sift together 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, baking soda, and spices and whisk in brown sugar

2. 2

   In a small saucepan melt butter and whisk into flour mixture with molasses and egg until combined well

3. 3

   With a wooden spoon stir in remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour until combined well

4. 4

   Chill dough, covered, until firm, at least 1 hour, and up to 2 days

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350F

6. 6

   and line baking sheets with parchment paper

7. 7

   Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls and in a small bowl roll balls in granulated sugar to coat

8. 8

   Arrange balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven until flattened and a shade darker, 10 to 12 minut