Chewy ginger cookies

Chewy ginger cookies

Ingredients/Components

• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour - 2 c
• nutmeg - 1/4 tsp
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• shortening - 3/4 c
• molasses - 1/4 c
• ground cloves - 1/2 tsp
• ground cinnamon - 1 tsp
• ground ginger - 1 tsp
• sugar, divided

How to make chewy ginger cookies:

In mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar (mix by hand). Add egg, molasses and vanilla. Mix well. Combine dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Roll into 1-inch balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until brown. Let sit 1 minute on baking sheet after taking out of oven. Cool on wire racks.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Hand Formed cookies.