Ginger Snaps

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix sugar and butter until creamy and light; add molasses and egg, and beat until combined. Decrease speed and add flour, fresh ginger, ginger, baking soda, and salt; beat until just combined, don't over-mix.
3. Roll into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes. Cookie will flatten and be evenly browned.
5. Cool completely before removing from cookie sheet.

Yields 4 dozen.