Ginger Cookies ( Cooking Light )

• butter↗6 tablespoons

  softened

• sugar↗2⁄3 cup

  plus

• sugar↗3 tablespoons

  divided

• molasses↗1⁄4 cup
• egg↗1
• flour↗2 cups
• baking soda↗2 teaspoons
• ground ginger↗1 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• ground mace1⁄2 teaspoon
• cooking spray

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, beating at medium speed until light and well blended.

2. 2

   Add molasses and egg; beat well.

3. 3

   Combine flour and the next 4 ingredients (through mace), stirring with a whisk.

4. 4

   Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, stirring until well blended.

5. 5

   Divide dough in half.

6. 6

   Wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 350°.

8. 8

   Shape each portion of dough into 26 (1-inch) balls.

9. 9

   Roll balls in remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.

10. 10

    Flatten cookies with the bottom of a glass to 1/2-inch thickness.

11. 11

    Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

12. 12

    Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.