Ginger Crackles | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• ¾ cup butter
• 3 tablespoons ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
• 1¼ cups packed dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystalized ginger
• 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
• 2½ cups plain flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• sparkling sugar as needed