Ginger Kneebones

These are VERY gingery! Submitted for the Cafe Cookie Book by windtear.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups white sugar
• 1  egg, beaten
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2  cups self-rising flour
• 1  tablespoon self-rising flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F and prepare a baking sheet (grease and flour, or line with baking paper).
2. Cream butter and sugar, add beaten egg and mix thoroughly. Sift ginger and flour through a sieve into mixture and mix well for six minutes.
3. Roll into balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for approximately 30 minutes.