Crispy Ginger Biscuits

Great for tea parties. Crisp without being crumbly. Uses crystallized rather than fresh or preserved ginger.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 cup chopped crystallized ginger
• 2 tablespoons white sugar, or as needed

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
2. Beat butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in egg, ground ginger, and salt. Gradually add flour until cookie dough comes together, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in chopped crystallized ginger.
3. Place 2 tablespoons white sugar in a shallow dish. Shape dough into balls, and roll one side in sugar. Press onto prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.