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Double Ginger Cookies
Minced fresh ginger root and ground ginger combine for a depth and complexity of flavor that pleases any ginger lover.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks)Challenge Unsalted Butter
- 2 teaspoonsground ginger
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- 1¼ cupsugar + additional sugar for coating
- ¼ cupmolasses
- 1large egg
- 2½ cupsall purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoonsbaking powder
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 3 Tablespoonsfinely minced fresh ginger root
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.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.)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.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.
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