Ginge Cookies For Fall Chill

I made these for my Dad, to say thank you for taking me and my sister to Seattle over the weekend and spending all his money on us! They turned out crisp and buttery with fresh-grated ginger, and I added chopped up candied ginger for kicks too. I really thought these were going to be way more "hot" gingery but they actually turned out milder than I was hoping! Like my Grandma, I like extremely