Ingredients for - Triple-Ginger Gingersnaps

1. 2/3 cup butter, softened
2. 1 cup packed brown sugar
3. 1/4 cup molasses
4. 1 large egg, room temperature
5. 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
6. 1 cup all-purpose flour
7. 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
8. 3 teaspoons ground ginger
9. 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
10. 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
11. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
13. 3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
14. 1/4 cup sugar
15. 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

How to cook deliciously - Triple-Ginger Gingersnaps

1 . Stage

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses, egg and fresh ginger.

2 . Stage

Combine flours, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in crystallized ginger. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 1 hour.

3 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 3 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.

4 . Stage

Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.