Sugared Ginger Cookies

By flour_arrangements

Create a Treat
Recipe created by Linda Carey, culinary specialist.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for coating
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 1/2-4 cups flour

Details

Servings 36
Adapted from createatreat.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Cream butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat until well blended. Add dry ingredients and mix well.


Shape the dough into 1 -inch balls. Roll in sugar to coat and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.

Variation: Form cookie dough into 2-inch-diameter logs and slice in 1/4-inch rounds. Either sprinkle with sugar before baking or decorate after baking with icing and candies.