Triple - Ginger Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the butter and molasses with a mixer or a wooden spoon until well blended.
2. 2
   Add the sugar and mix until well blended.
3. 3
   Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until well incorporated.
4. 4
   Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
5. 5
   Mix the ground, crystallized, and fresh ginger into the dry ingredients, Stir the dry mixture into the butter mixture in three batches until just blended.
6. 6
   Heat the oven to 350F
7. 7
   Roll the dough into 1 tablespoons chunks into 1-inch balls.
8. 8
   Arrange the balls 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
9. 9
   Bake until the cookies crack slightly on top but are still moist inside, about 13 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool on racks; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.