On Dec 21, 4:21*pm, Gloria P > wrote:
> WindyCityPrince wrote:
> > Candied Ginger Cookies
> >http://bakedchicago.typepad.com
>
> > 1 cup butter, softened
> > 3/4 cup granulated sugar
> > 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
> > 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
> > 1 teaspoon baking soda
> > 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
> > 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
> > 2 eggs
> > 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
> > 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
> > 1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
> > additional granulated sugar for rolling dough balls
>
> These sound wonderful.
>
> I am addicted to a Trader Joe's cookie called something like "Triple
> Gingersnaps". *They are about the size of a US quarter and contain
> ground, grated fresh, and candied ginger. *They are sold in plastic
> tubs (not as large as a few years ago) usually over the freezer compartment.