Double Ginger Cookies

Double Ginger Cookies

Minced fresh gingerroot and ground ginger combine to please any "Ginger lover"

Ingredients

  1. ¾ cup (1½ sticks) Challenge Unsalted Butter
  2. 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  3. ½ teaspoon salt
  4. 1¼ cup sugar + additional sugar for coating
  5. ¼ cup molasses
  6. 1 large egg
  7. 2½ cups all purpose flour
  8. 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  9. 1 teaspoon baking soda
  10. 3 Tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger root

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. Step 2

    Cream butter, ginger, salt and 1¼ cups sugar. Blend in molasses and egg. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; blend into the mix. Stir in minced ginger. (Chill dough slightly if desired for ease of handling and to reduce spread.)

  3. Step 3

    Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar to coat, then arrange approximately 2-inches apart on a buttered baking sheet.

  4. Step 4

    Bake 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to racks to finish cooling. Store in an airtight container.

Source: Challenge Home Economist

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