Ginger Shortbread Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In medium bowl, whisk flour with ground ginger and salt.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Using a wooden spoon, gradually beat in the dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Stir in the crystallized ginger until well distributed.
5. 5
   Gather dough into ball.
6. 6
   Cut into quarters and pat into 4 individual balls.
7. 7
   Wrap each ball in wax paper and refrigerate 1 hour until firm.
8. 8
   Roll out on lightly floured board. Cut with cookie cutter.
9. 9
   Place on 2 ungreased cookie sheets one inch apart.
10. 10
    Bake at 325°.
11. 11
    After 6 minutes switch cookie sheets in oven.
12. 12
    Bake until golden.
13. 13
    Remove to wire rack.