"These are the best ginger cookies around! The white chocolate just takes them to a whole new level of delicious! They are indeed a perfect holiday cookie...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground cloves
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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3/4 cup unsalted butter (, softened)
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1/2 cup + 3 Tbsp granulated sugar (, divided)
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1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup molasses
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups white chocolate chips
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3 Tbsp shortening
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Red and green candy melts ((or tinted royal icing)*)