1/2 c finely chopped crystallized ginger (2.7oz jar)
4 tsp grated fresh ginger (I like to add more)
Process
In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
Beat in brown sugar until fluffy.
Beat in molasses and egg.
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt.
Beat as much of the flour mixture into the butter mixture as you can with the mixer; stir in any remaining flour mixture.
Stir in crystallized ginger and fresh ginger.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until easy to handle. (Or, chill up to 24 hours. If dough becomes too stiff, let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before using)
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place balls, 2 inches apart, on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake in 350F oven for 10 minutes or until browned and set. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
Recipe needs to be adjusted to make cookies a bit less puffy/more flat, in my opinion