Ingredients
- 12 Tbsp unsalted butter (1 1/2 cubes), softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- Cinnamon sugar, for dipping before baking
Cooking Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth
- Add the egg, molasses, ginger, combine well.
- Sift dry ingredients and add gradually, stirring until a smooth mixture results.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350F
- line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using about 1 Tbsp dough, roll into balls; roll each ball in cinnamon sugar.
- Place about 2″ apart on baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Cool completely and store in airtight container.
