Fresh Ginger Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
•  1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 cup white sugar

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. 
2. In a separate bowl, beat ginger, butter, and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. 
3. Beat in molasses and egg. Gently fold in flour mixture until just combined. Chill for 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and then roll them in sugar. 
6. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake until edges start to brown, about 15 minutes. 
8. Centers will be slightly soft. 
9. Let stand on cookie sheets 1 minute and remove to racks to cool completely.