Gingery Maple Thins

Directions

1. 1
   MAKE DOUGH Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking soda, and ground ginger in bowl.
4. 4
   With electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add egg, maple syrup, and maple extract and mix until incorporated.
6. 6
   Reduce speed to low, add flour mixture and crystallized ginger, and mix until just combined.
7. 7
   COAT WITH SUGAR Place granulated sugar in bowl.
8. 8
   Moisten hands with water and roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, then roll in sugar.
9. 9
   Place sugared balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
10. 10
    Using flat-bottomed glass, press each ball to 1/2 inch thickness.
11. 11
    Bake until golden, 12 to 14 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
13. 13
    (Cookies can be stored in airtight container for 1 week.
14. 14
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