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Soft ginger cookies

Soft ginger cookies
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Ingredients/Components

  • sugar - 1 c
  • cinnamon - 3/4 tsp
  • salt - 1/4 tsp
  • flour
  • baking soda - 1 tsp
  • egg - 1 item
  • shortening - 3/4 c
  • molasses - 1/4 c
  • ginger - 2 tsp
  • cloves - 1/2 tsp

How to make soft ginger cookies:

Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside. In large mixing bowl, beat shortening to soften. Gradually add 1 cup sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg and molasses. Beat well. Stir dry ingredients into beaten mixture.

Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll in the 2 tablespoons sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet, about 2 1/2 inches apart. Bake at 350° about 10 minutes or until light brown. Let stand 2 minutes before removing from pan. Makes 24 (3-inch) cookies.

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

Rating:
Soft ginger cookies
3.8
Average rating: 3.8 of 5, total votes: 6
Cook. Time: PT28M
Total Time: PT28M


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