Ginger Snaps

These biscuits are not very spicy, but they have a rich buttery flavour and a crunchy texture.

170 g Butter 200 g Sugar	Mix butter and sugar Preheat the oven to 175C Grease a baking tray
1 g Egg 60 g Molasses	Add egg and molasses
250 g Flour 2 tsp Ginger 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp star anise (optional) 10 g Baking powder 100 g Icing sugar	Add dry ingredients Put about a quarter of the mixture onto a well floured worksurface Roll into a 20mm diameter sausage and cut into 20mm pieces Shake each piece in your hand like a dice Place on the tray 50mm apart Cook for 8-10mins until golden brown