Gingersnap Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 oz unsalted butter
• 1 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 small eggs or 1 1/2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper