Movie Star “Ginger” Cookies
A soft ginger molasses cookie with double the ginger…enough to make the professor take notice.
Serves: 36
Cook Time: 13 Minutes
Smithfield Product: None
Ingredients
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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1 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1 egg
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1/4 cup molasses
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
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1/4 cup turbinado sugar for rolling (can substitute granulated sugar)
Steps
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses. Gradually mix in the flour mixture. Lastly, mix in the fresh ginger. Cover, and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and roll in turbinado sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on a parchment lined sheet tray. Bake for 10-13 minutes until lightly browned. Cool and serve.
Recipe and photo by Smithfield.
