Fresh Ginger Cookies

I found this recipe on allrecipes.com a couple years ago and it has become a tradition every year during the holidays. I did find another recipe posted with the allrecipe recipe but the amount of ginger called for wasn't correct. Placing here for safekeeping.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 30

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1  cup white sugar
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 1  egg
• 1  cup white sugar

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat ginger, butter, and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Gently fold in flour mixture until just combined. Chill for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and then roll them in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake until edges start to brown, about 15 minutes. Centers will be slightly soft. Let stand on cookie sheets 1 minute and remove to racks to cool completely.