Christmas Gingersnaps
["7 1/2 c. flour", "2 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. cloves", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 3/4 c. brown sugar", "1 1/4 c. butter", "7/8 c. molasses", "2 eggs", "1 Tbsp. grated orange peel"]
["Sift flour, measure 7 cups and sift with soda, salt and spices.", "Sift 1/2 cup flour and set aside to use only if needed. Measure sugar, butter and molasses.", "Turn molasses into small pan and warm slightly; add brown sugar and stir until melted.", "Add butter, blending in well.", "Stir in eggs, one at a time.", "Batter is smooth.", "Add orange peel.", "Stir in dry ingredients.", "Gradually add sufficient flour to make a soft dough that can be kneaded.", "Knead until smooth.", "Keep tightly covered and refrigerate overnight. Roll out and cut in desired shapes.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes."]
["flour", "soda", "salt", "ginger", "cloves", "cinnamon", "brown sugar", "butter", "molasses", "eggs"]