Here is a recipe for delicious ginger cookies to help you get started with a great holiday.

GINGER CRACKELS

• Beat 1 1/2 sticks butter
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Add 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons ginger preserves
• Whisk 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• a pinch of pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon each allspice
• dry mustard and salt
• Stir into the butter mixture and chill 30 minutes
• Roll into balls, sprinkle with sugar and bake 15 to 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
• Take out of the oven, let cool, and ENJOY!