MEGA GINGER COOKIES

MEGA GINGER COOKIES

1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger 

About 3/4 cup sugar, divided 

6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 

1/4 cup molasses 

1 large egg 

2 cups flour 

2 teaspoons baking soda 

1 teaspoon ground ginger 

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How to Make It

Step 1

In a food processor (or blender), whirl chopped ginger and 1/3 cup sugar until ginger is finely ground. Pour from container.

Step 2

In the same container, whirl butter and 1/3 cup sugar until fluffy.

Step 3

Add ginger mixture, molasses, and egg; whirl to mix.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whirl into butter mixture.

Step 7

Bake until slightly darker brown, 11 to 12 minutes, switching positions of baking sheets halfway through. Transfer cookies to racks to cool.

Step 8

Make ahead: Up to 1 week, stored airtight at room temperature;  frozen, up to 4 months.Step 5

Cover dough and chill until firm to the touch, about 1 hour.

Step 6

  Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls and coat in remaining sugar (use a little more sugar if needed). Place balls 2 to 3 in. apart on nonstick or oiled baking sheets.