December 03, 2014 07:57:36 AM
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New York Times food writer and cookbook author Melissa Clark says that baking cookies is one of her favorite things about the holidays. Since there are so many varieties and variations, The Leonard Lopate Show is collecting your recipes, and Melissa Clark will select her favorites and bake them! Submit your cookie recipes below and tune in on December 16th when the winning cookie recipes will be sampled!
PEPPERY GINGER SNAPS
Cream 3/4 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup molasses and 1 egg.
Add 2 1/2 cups flour sifted with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground clove and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Chill very well. Form into balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter and roll in sugar. Chill again if getting too soft.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 350 F. for 11-12 minutes. Cool on racks.
