Ginger Shortbread Cookies

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon.
4. Stir in the minced crystallized ginger until well distributed.
5. Gather the dough into a ball.
6. Divide the dough into four equal portions and shape each into a ball.
7. Wrap each ball in wax paper and refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball to about 1/4 inch thickness.
9. Cut cookies with a cookie cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheets, one inch apart.
10. Bake at 325°F for about 6 minutes, then switch the cookie sheets in the oven.
11. Bake until golden, approximately 6 more minutes.
12. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.