Ginger Snaps

Ginger Snaps

Recipe By : BAKERS' DOZEN (BETH SETRAKIAN) SHOW

BD1A06

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1 1/2 cups unsalted butter

2 cups light brown sugar

1/2 cup molasses

2 eggs

4 1/2 cups unbleached allpurpose flour

4 teaspoons ground ginger

4 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons fresh ginger -- grated

1 cup candied ginger -- finely chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and brown sugar until

fluffy. Add molasses and eggs and mix well. Combine flour, ground

ginger, baking soda and salt, and add to butter mixture. Blend in

fresh and candied ginger. Drop by teaspoonful onto parchment covered

2 inches apart. Bake about 10 minutes, or until

lightly golden. Cool. Yield: 8 dozen Ginger Snaps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -