GINGER COOKIES ( COOKING LIGHT )

Ginger Cookies ( Cooking Light ) image

Provided by Vino Girl

Time 42m

Yield 52 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar, plus
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
cooking spray

Steps:

Place butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, beating at medium speed until light and well blended.
Add molasses and egg; beat well.
Combine flour and the next 4 ingredients (through mace), stirring with a whisk.
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, stirring until well blended.
Divide dough in half.
Wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Shape each portion of dough into 26 (1-inch) balls.
Roll balls in remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
Flatten cookies with the bottom of a glass to 1/2-inch thickness.
Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.