Giant ginger cookies

Giant ginger cookies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• cinnamon
• eggs - 2 item
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• flour
• baking soda - 2 tsp
• shortening
• molasses - 1/2 c
• ginger - 4 tsp
• cloves - 1 tsp
• sugar for coating - 1/4 c

How to make giant ginger cookies:

Mix together with mixer the shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses and mix on slow speed until blended. Add flour mixture a little at a time. The dough will be stiff.

Use 1/4 c. measure for scoop. Roll into 2-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar to coat. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 350° for 12 - 14 mins or light brown. Cool 5 min. before removing from sheet to cooling rack. Makes 4 -5 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Kid Friendly.