Ingredients
1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup molasses3 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground ginger2 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (10 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized gingerAdditional sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, molasses and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and crystallized ginger. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until until set and edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight containers.
