1 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1 egg
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. chopped crystallized ginger
2 tbsp. light molasses
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda

Beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and remaining ingredients. Shape dough into ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour. Shape level tablespoons dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.