Caramel Stuffed Ginger Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, & salt in a small bowl. Mix with a whisk and set aside.
3. With a mixer on medium, cream sugar, shortening, & butter until fluffy. Add in molasses and egg.
4. With mixer on low, add in flour mixture until completely combined.
5. Combine white and brown sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
6. Unwrap each caramel and shape it into a small flat circle. Wrap 2 tablespoons of cookie dough around each caramel and roll into a ball. Roll the ball in the sugar mixture.
7. Place each ball about 1 ½" apart on a parchment-lined pan. Bake for 9 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.
8. Cool for 5 minutes on the pan before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.