Alison Roman's Ginger Shortbread with White Chocolate Cookies

Photo: Victor Protasio

The author of theDining Incookbook shares a seasonal twist on her Instagram-famous cookies.

Ginger Shortbread with White Chocolate

1 cup (8 oz.) plus 2 Tbsp. salted butter, cut into ½-in. pieces, softened⅓ cup granulated sugar⅓ cup molasses2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger or 1 tsp. ground ginger1 tsp. vanilla extract2 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. ground cinnamon¼ tsp. ground allspice1 cup white chocolate chips1 large egg, lightly beatenDemerara sugar, for rollingFlaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Makes:40

Active time:20 minutes

Total time:2 hours

source: people.com