Triple Ginger Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2+ cup large-grain sugar (i.e. turbinado)
• 2 cups spelt flour OR whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon star anise, finely ground
• 4 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses (I use Wholesome Sweeteners brand)
• 2/3 cup fine grain natural cane sugar, sifted
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 large egg, well beaten
• 1 cup crystallized ginger, then finely minced
• 2 lemons, zest only