Here's a link to the recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Triple-the-Ginger-Cookies/Detail.aspx or just read below...
BE SURE TO CHOP (or food process in my case:) the crystallized ginger. (I found it at Target with the spices BTW... it's a little pricey, but these cookies are REALLY good.)
| Triple the Ginger Cookies |
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INGREDIENTS:
| 3/4 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger | 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger |
DIRECTIONS:
| 1. | In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt; stir into the molasses mixture using a wooden spoon. Mix in the fresh and crystallized gingers. Cover, and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours, or overnight. |
| 2. | Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and place about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. |
| 3. | Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. |
