AnnaS Colossal Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: AnnaS Colossal Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter flavored shortening; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger; Crystal sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
Crystal sugar (optional)

1
In a large bowl, microwave-safe bowl, melt shortening for about 1 minute on high. Beat in sugar, egg and molasses.
2
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, pepper and crystallized ginger.
3
With a wooden spoon, stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until thoroughly combined.
4
Using a 1/3 cup measure, scoop dough onto a dish. Place dish with dough scoops in refrigerator and chill thoroughly for at least 3 hours. To hasten the process, you may chill dough in freezer for 1 hour.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment.
6
Dip dough balls in crystal sugar (if using) and place sugar side up on parchment. Bake for 12 minutes. Lay a sheet of foil over cookies and continue baking for another 6-8 minutes for a total cook-time of 18-20 minutes.

765

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter flavored shortening, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, AnnaS Colossal Ginger Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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