Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually beat in the flour mixture until combined, about 1 minute.

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 375F .

Ginger Molasses Cookies

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Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

Combine the remaining 2 teaspoons ginger and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl.

Shape the chilled dough evenly into 24 balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon each).

Roll each ball in the ginger-sugar mixture until well coated.

Arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

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