Double Ginger Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon baking mats.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, ginger, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon and salt.
4. 4
   Stir in the candied ginger and raisins.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter, molasses and egg.
7. 7
   Gradually stir the flour mixture into the molasses mixture.
8. 8
   Drop a heaped tablespoon of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheets, placing each about 1 inch apart.
9. 9
   Bake for 7 to 9 minutes.
10. 10
    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes until they have set.
11. 11
    Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
12. 12
    Store in an airtight container.