
Cookies
Double Ginger Cookies
Minced fresh ginger root and ground ginger combine for a depth and complexity of flavor that pleases any ginger lover.

Servings
5 dozen
Level
Easy
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks) Challenge Unsalted Butter
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cup sugar + additional sugar for coating
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2½ cups all purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 Tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger root
Directions
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1Preheat oven to 375°F.
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2Cream 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.)
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3Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar to coat, then arrange approximately 2-inches apart on a buttered baking sheet.
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4Bake 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to racks to finish cooling. Store in an airtight container.