AQUAVIT'S GINGERSNAP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, cream together the brown sugar, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the butter until light and fluffy.
• Add the egg and molasses, and incorporate well.
• Sift together the dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture.
• Mix well, then gently fold in the candied orange peel,if using.
• Place dough in the refrigerator until chilled.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls, dip the top half of the cookie in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, coating them well.
• Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Use a spatula to remove the cookies from the sheet and let cool.