Ginger Thins

Name: Ginger Thins
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 tablespoon cold strong brewed coffee; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Melted semisweet chocolate and chopped crystallized ginger, optional

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon cold strong brewed coffee
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
Melted semisweet chocolate and chopped crystallized ginger, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy; set remaining sugar aside. Beat in molasses and coffee to creamed mixture. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to creamed mixture until well combined (dough will be soft).
2

Cover and freeze for 15 minutes. Shape dough into a 7-in. roll; flatten to 1-in. thickness. Wrap in plastic. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
3

Unwrap dough and cut into 1/8-in. slices; place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined
4

. Sprinkle with reserved sugar. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. If desired, dip cookies in melted chocolate and sprinkle with ginger.