These use fresh ginger and candied ginger.
Original recipe makes 8 dozen
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
4 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 cup chopped crystallized ginger
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream the butter and the brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and eggs and mix well.
- Combine flour, ground ginger, baking soda and salt and add to butter mixture. Blend in fresh and candied ginger. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment covered baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 148 kcal
Carbohydrates: 22.3 g
Cholesterol: 24 mg
Fat: 6.1 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 1.6 g
Sodium: 162 mg
