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I think we did this last year too.  Post your favorite cookie recipe and a photo if you have one (I'll post mine after I get some much needed baking done.)

Snowcap Molasses Crinkle Cookies

I love molasses cookies, but I'm the only one in the family so I don't get to make them too often.  You don't have to add the royal icing on top.  You can also sprinkle coarse sugar on just before baking.

Ingredients:
1 egg, beaten
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup shortening
2 level teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 Tablespoons dark molasses
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups flour

Directions:
- Cream together shortening, sugar and egg until smooth.

- Mix in remaining ingredients

- Form into balls (slightly smaller than golf ball-sized.)  Flatten with a shot glass dipped in sugar. 

- Place balls on an ungreased cookie sheet (I use parchment paper for even browning and easy clean up), allowing room for cookies to spread.

- Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Avoid over-baking so that cookies remain chewy.

When cooled, spread a thin layer of royal icing on top of cookie (hence the "snow cap".