Triple the Ginger Cookies

These are a real pain in the butt to make, but they are worth it. The best ginger cookies I have ever eaten.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ¾ cup butter
• ¼ cup molasses
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• ½ cup chopped crystallized ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt; stir into the molasses mixture using a wooden spoon. Mix in the fresh and crystallized gingers. Cover, and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and place about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.