Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon salt4-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger3 tablespoons sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses and egg.
Combine the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, mustard, white pepper, cardamom, cayenne, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in crystallized ginger. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 1-1/2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
