Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg3/4 cup molasses2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon coarse sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
