Crystallized Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

• 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup Dark molasses
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 ounces candied ginger, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. cream butter& sesame oil with molasses Sugar and egg.
3. Sift together dry ingredients (except candied ginger) and add to creamed mixture.
4. Blend well.
5. Fold in candied ginger.
6. Chill for one hour.
7. Form into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar.
8. Put cookies about 2 inches apart from each other on a greased baking sheet (or one you have lined with parchment paper).
9. Bake 8–10 minutes.