FRESH GINGER COOKIES

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Somewhere between a molasses cookie and a gingersnap, these are especially good cookies.

Provided by Noel Lenhart

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
¾ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
1 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and then roll them in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 117 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

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