Crystal Ginger Cookies

Makes: 3 dozen cookies

Preparation Time: 20 Minute(s)

Cook Time: 20 Minute(s)

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Ingredients
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp. finely chopped candied or crystallized ginger
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar, for coating
1/4 can finely chopped candied or crystallized ginger, for coating
Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°. Grease baking sheets; set aside.

Combine flour, baking soda, ginger and salt in medium bowl; set aside.

Beat I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, 2/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy in large bowl with electric mixer about 5 minutes. Beat in egg, 1 tablespoon candied ginger and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture just until blended.

For Coating: Combine remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and remaining 1/4 cup candied ginger in shallow dish. Shape dough into 1-1/4-inch balls, then roll in sugar mixture. Arrange balls on prepared baking sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly with flat bottom of a glass.

Bake 10 minutes or until lightly golden around edges. Cool 2 minutes on wire rack; remove from sheets and cool completely.

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