Aunt Nell's Ginger Cookies

Name: Aunt Nell's Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup Crisco (shortening); 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 4 tablespoons molasses; 2 ¼ cups sifted flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Eats Now Editorial Team · 479 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Aunt Nell's Ginger Cookies – a delicious recipe with sugar, egg, molasses, flour, baking soda, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

¾ cup Crisco (shortening)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
4 tablespoons molasses
2 ¼ cups sifted flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Thoroughly beat together Crisco, sugar, egg and molasses.
2
Mix together remaining ingredients and then blend into the first mixture.
3
Chill dough for 3 hours or overnight.
4
Shape dough into small balls.
5
Roll each ball in sugar.
6
Using a glass covered with a wet towel, flatten each ball then sprinkle a little sugar on top.
7
Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 11 minutes.

479

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup Crisco (shortening), 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 4 tablespoons molasses, and more.

Yes, Aunt Nell's 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
479 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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