Molasses and Crystalized Ginger Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar with a whisk. Add the molasses, egg, and ginger and stir to combine. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   With a 45 ml (3 tablespoons) ice cream scoop, form approximately eight balls of dough on each baking sheet, spacing them evenly.

5. 5

   Bake, one sheet at a time, for about 12 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.