Perfect Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 3-4 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
• extra sugar (for rolling)

Directions

1. 1

   Set the oven at 350°.

2. 2

   Have 2 baking sheets on hand.

3. 3

   Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon.

4. 4

   In an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Beat in the egg, followed by the molasses.

6. 6

   With the mixer set on its lowest speed, beat in the flour mixture followed by the crystallized ginger.

7. 7

   Roll the batter in your hands into 1-inch balls, then roll them in the sugar mixture.

8. 8

   Set them on the ungreased baking sheets.

9. 9

   Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are crisp on the outside but a little soft on top.

10. 10

    Cool the cookies on wire racks.

11. 11

    Store in an airtight container.