Fresh Ginger Cookies

By awright0511

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

1.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.

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

3.Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and then roll them in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

4.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.