Triple the Ginger Cookies
Description
Triple ginger cookies made with fresh, candied, and ground ginger. Sweetened with brown sugar and molasses, they're sugar, spice, and everything nice!
Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup molasses
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
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1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
Directions
1
Whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
2
Beat brown sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in egg and molasses. Gradually stir in flour mixture with a wooden spoon. Stir in crystallized and fresh ginger. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
3
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool.