fresh ginger cookies

Fresh Ginger Cookies
by Noel Lenhart

* Prep Time: 30 Minutes
* Cook Time: 15 Minutes
* Ready In: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
* Yields: 30 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• * 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• * 1 teaspoon baking soda
• * 1/2 teaspoon salt
• * 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• * 12 tablespoons butter, softened
• * 1 cup white sugar
• * 1/4 cup molasses
• * 1 egg
• * 1 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and then roll them in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
4. 4. 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.

** Credit of this recipe goes to Noel Lenhart and AllRecipes.com **