Crispy Ginger Cookies – Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter (1.5 stick), softened
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. white vinegar
• 2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp, ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• ½ cup granulated sugar, for dipping cookies

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in egg and honey.
3. In a small bowl mix the baking soda with vinegar, it will fizz.
4. Add to the egg mixture.
5. Combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
6. Combine the dry and wet ingredients, and mix to incorporate.
7. Sprinkle your work area lightly with flour, and using half of the dough at a time, roll out into ¼ inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutter (I used a Gingerbread men shape), and cut out cookies.
8. Place ½ cup of granulated sugar on a plate, and dip cut out cookies on both sides into the sugar, then place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased parchment paper lined cookie sheet. They like to spread quite a bit during baking.
9. Bake in a preheated oven to 350-degree F for 8-10 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven, but leave in a pan for couple of minutes to set a bit more, then using a spatula gently remove cookies onto a cooling rack to cool completely. You can leave them plain, or decorate them at this time and let the icing set well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

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