Ginger Snap Cookies

This cookie recipe uses both fresh ginger and candied ginger to make delicious ginger snaps.

• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup molasses
• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter
• 4 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 cup chopped crystallized ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream the butter and the brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and eggs and mix well.

Step 3

Combine flour, ground ginger, baking soda and salt and add to butter mixture. Blend in fresh and candied ginger. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment covered baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool.