fresh ginger cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 cup white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. in a separate bowl, beat ginger, butter, and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in molasses and egg. gently fold in flour mixture until just combined. chill for 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and then roll them in sugar. place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
• bake until edges start to brown, about 15 minutes. centers will be slightly soft. let stand on cookie sheets 1 minute and remove to racks to cool completely.