1/2 cup finely chopped preserved gingerroot not candied but the type preserved in syrup
3 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
Steps:
Please note that this recipe calls for preserved ginger
which is the ginger typically sold in jars or in bulk stores where I buy mine that is in a sweet syrup; the type of ginger that is candied and sugared is NOT the type of ginger to use
Place soft butter and superfine sugar in a mixing bowl and
using an electric mixer
blend butter and sugar together until fluffy
Slowly stir in flour
then chopped ginger
then chopped chocolate
The mixture will be crumbly
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 1-1/2 inches in diameter; wrap logs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm
about one hour
Dough keeps well in the fridge for several days
so theres no need to bake the whole batch up at one time if youre pressed for time
When ready to bake
preheat oven to 300F
Cut logs of cookie dough into slices about 3/8-inch thick I found a sharp serrated steak knife worked better for me than my chefs knife; arrange about two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in centre of oven for 18 to 20 minutes
Cool cooked cookies on a wire rack; do not store until completely cool
