Spiced Ginger Snaps with Lemon Glaze

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
5. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
7. Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to make the glaze.
11. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cookies.
12. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
13. Enjoy these spiced ginger snaps with a zesty lemon twist!